Pelindo Ensures Normal Operations Amid Potential Tidal Flooding
Pelindo continues to monitor the development of tidal conditions and is coordinating with the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) and other relevant agencies.
Surabaya, East Java (ANTARA) – Pelindo’s Kalimas Branch has confirmed that port operations are continuing smoothly and safely amid an early warning from BMKG Class II Tanjung Perak regarding potential tidal flooding predicted to occur from 12 to 18 June 2026.
“Pelindo continues to monitor the development of tidal conditions and is coordinating with BMKG and other relevant agencies,” said Ana Andiliya, General Manager of Kalimas Port, GSN and the Passenger Terminal in Surabaya on Tuesday.
The Kalimas Port area experienced some inundation due to the tidal flood phenomenon on Monday (15/6), but it was quickly addressed and the water receded in less than two hours, causing no significant impact on port activities.
The tidal flooding that occurred is a natural phenomenon caused by high tides, which raised the sea level by several centimetres and inundated some coastal areas, including parts of the port.
Ana stated that despite the temporary inundation, all operational activities at Kalimas Port continued as normal, including loading and unloading, ship services, and port user activities, all of which were not disrupted.
As a mitigation measure, Pelindo Kalimas routinely normalises drainage channels to ensure optimal water flow. Additionally, several water pumps have been placed on standby to accelerate the process of draining water back to the sea should inundation occur due to high tides.
Pelindo has also deployed personnel and operational teams at several strategic points to monitor and respond quickly if the tidal flood phenomenon recurs during the period predicted by BMKG.
“We have prepared various anticipatory measures, from normalising drainage channels, to standby pumps, and personnel in the field,” she said.
Ana also urged all port service users and communities around the port area to remain vigilant regarding the potential for tidal flooding during the period predicted by BMKG and to always follow official information from the relevant authorities.