The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast that Greater Jakarta will experience strong, dry winds for the next three days and warned that it could topple large billboards in some areas.
The agency's spokesperson, Harry Tirto Djatmiko, warned residents to keep an eye on billboards and tall trees that could pose threats in the event of a strong gush of winds.
"We also warn those who plan to travel on maritime transportation, there could be incidence of high waves, " Harry said.
He also said that strong winds in the capital was the result of the country entering its peak dry season and the impact of tropical cyclone Pakhar, which is making a landfall in southern China.
Source: Jakarta Post
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