Jakarta, July 31 -- The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a maritime warning regarding high waves that may pose serious navigation dangers across several Indonesian waters from July 31 to August 3.

During this period, waves between 2.5 and four meters are expected in parts of the Indian Ocean, particularly west of the Mentawai Islands, Lampung, and Bengkulu, the agency's official website stated on Thursday.

Waves of similar heights are forecast along the southern coastal waters off Banten, West Java, the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Central Java, and East Java, as well as in the western, central, and eastern Arafura Sea.

Moderate waves measuring 1.25 to 2.5 meters are predicted for the northern Malacca ...