Natural disasters with extreme weather hit Indonesia. Is there a way to prepare for these disasters?

Indonesia is experiencing extreme weather in a number of areas, resulting in floods, landslides, flash floods and others.

Thousands flee floods after heavy rain in Indonesia Source: Reuters

Even though there are enough tools and experts to predict the weather in Indonesia, it is not well understood.

In fact, people can use it to avoid the bad effects of extreme weather. For example, getting ready for floods or avoiding if there is a risk of flash floods or landslides.

Dr Marzuki, from the Department of Physics, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatra Source: Andalas University

Weather and climate change expert, Dr Marzuki, a lecturer at the Department of Physics, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatra.will discuss the position of weather forecasts in Indonesia.

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