Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: West Sumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia
Tracking Id: RINTP4794293009
Description:
The Indonesia Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) has issued a weather warning for moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by lightning and strong winds, for parts of West Sumatra on Thursday (09 April), valid until 0330 hours (local time).
• Affected regions are Pesisir Selatan Regency: Koto Xi Tarusan.
• Padang Pariaman Regency: Lubuk Alung, Batang Anai, Vii Koto Sungai Sarik, Sungai Limau, V Koto Timur.
• Pasaman Barat Regency: Pasaman, Sasak Ranah Pesisir.
• Padang City: Padang Selatan, Bungus Teluk Kabung, Lubuk Begalung, Lubuk Kilangan, Pauh, Kuranji, Koto Tangah.
• Pariaman City: North Pariaman.
• The condition may spread to Pesisir Selatan Regency area: Batang Kapas, Iv Jurai, Bayang, Sutera, Iv Nagari Bayang Utara.
• Solok Regency: Kubung, X Koto Singkarak, Junjung Sirih.
• Tanah Datar Regency: South Batipuah.
• Padang Pariaman Regency: Nan Sabaris, 2 X 11 Enam Lingkuang, V Koto Kampung Dalam, Sungai Garingging, Iv Koto Aur Malintang, Ulakan Tapakih, Sintuak Toboh Gadang, Padang Sago, Batang Gasan, 2 X 11 Kayu Tanam, Patamuan, Enam Lingkung.
• Agam Regency: Tanjung Mutiara, Lubuk Basung, Ampek Nagari.
• Mentawai Islands Regency: South Siberut, Southwest Siberut, Central Siberut.
• West Pasaman Regency: Sungaiberemas, Lembah Melintang, Talamau, Kinali, Gunungtuleh, Ranah Batahan, Koto Balingka, Sungaiaur, Luhak Nan Duo.
• Pariaman City: Central Pariaman, South Pariaman, East Pariaman.
Impact:
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms may reduce visibility, deteriorate road conditions, and cause temporary water accumulation in low-lying areas, leading to localized disruptions.
Strong winds and adverse weather conditions may disrupt outdoor activities, transport operations, and public services, potentially causing delays or temporary interruptions.
Recommendations:
Advised to remain abreast of situational information. The latest weather-related information can be availed via https://www.bmkg.go.id.
Sources:
• https://www.bmkg.go.id/cuaca/peringatan-dini-cuaca/13
