More rain in Medan, says BMG

More rain in Medan, says BMG

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Heavy rain which has pounded the city
almost daily over the past week will likely continue for another
three weeks, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said on
Wednesday.

The agency warned residents living in the areas of Labuhan
Batu, Asahan and South Tapanuli to be prepared for possible
flooding and landslide due to possible torrential rains in the
next few days.

According to the agency's data, the rain intensity has passed
the average of 100 millimeters in Medan in the past couple of
days. In Polonia Airport, rain intensity has reached 138
millimeters. (39/edt)