The temperature rise in Indonesia averaged 1 degree Celsius

The temperature rise in Indonesia averaged 1 degree Celsius

Temperatures in Indonesia in 2000-2100 estimated average rise of 1 degree Celsius, higher than the increase in the previous century, at 0.65 degrees. Although only 1 degree, the impact is serious.

"Changes in the environment due to human activity triggered by the higher air temperatures rise," said Professor of Hydrology, Faculty of Geography, Gadjah Mada University, Sudibyakto, contacted from Jakarta, Wednesday (11/28/2012).

The increase in temperature of 1 degree celsius not happen evenly. Areas with severe environmental damage higher gains.

Up 1 degree Celsius rise in mean maximum temperature and minimum temperature falling by 1 degree. Temperature range of an increasingly wide area, increasing public health threat.

Increased temperatures also alter rainfall patterns. Hydro-meteorological disasters, such as floods, landslides, and droughts, will be increasingly common.

The Center for Climate Change ITB Armi Susandi warned climate change will make the Central Sumatra getting wet. In Aceh, the higher rainfall.

Rainfall in Java and Lampung increased, but lower than the Sumatra. However, the risk is higher because the area is densely populated and high economic activity.

The opposite condition occurs in Kalimantan became increasingly dry. Land and forest fire risk increases.

The increase in rainfall also occurred in East Nusa Tenggara. Although there is a risk of landslides, if it can be managed properly, it will keep the area dry so fertile. "The impact of climate change in each unique area so that patterns of adaptation and mitigation in each area is different," said Armi.

Society is considered to understand the impact of climate change and to adapt. "However, disaster risk information need more delivered," said Sudibyakto.
Armi judgment, unpreparedness instead of the government. "The concept of climate change in the government is very weak," he said. Infrastructure anticipate climate change is very weak. The more the government does not want to invest in the face of climate change, the greater the economic loss.