Central Java receives storm warning

SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java Meteorology and Geophysics Agency urged residents on Wednesday to remain alert for storms and heavy rains in the coming weeks.

The storms could be accompanied by winds of between 10 knots and 35 knots, strong enough to bring down large trees, according to office head Widada Sulistya.

"This phenomenon will continue through the beginning of the rainy season in November," he said. -- Antara