Beware Of Extreme Weather, BMKG: Rain And Lightning Forecasted In A Number Of Areas
JAKARTA - The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that the majority of Indonesia will experience rain on Wednesday 6 August
BMKG forecaster Sekar Anggraeni explained that the weather in Padang is forecasted to be foggy and light rain is predicted to flush Banda Aceh, Pekanbaru, and Tanjung Pinang.
"Still on the island of Sumatra, Bandar Lampung is predicted to be cloudy. For Bengkulu, Palembang, and Pangkal Pinang, it is predicted that light rain will occur," said Sekar, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday morning.
Turning to Java, Sekar explained that Surabaya is predicted to be cloudy. As for Serang, Jakarta, Semarang, and Yogyakarta, it is predicted that light rain will occur.
As for the Bandung area, he said, the public needs to be aware of rain accompanied by lightning.
Furthermore, Denpasar and Mataram are predicted to be cloudy, and Kupang is predicted to be cloudy.
"On the island of Kalimantan, it is predicted that Pontianak and Palangka Raya will be cloudy. As for Banjarmasin, the air will run away. As for Tanjung Selor and Samarinda, light rain is predicted," said Sekar.
In the Sulawesi area, he continued, Makassar and Kendari are predicted to be thick cloudy. As for Mamuju, Palu, and Gorontalo, it is predicted that light rain will occur.
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Sekar conveyed for the people of Manado to be aware of rain accompanied by lightning.
Then, he said, it is predicted that Merauke will be cloudy. As for Manokwari, Nabire, Jayawijaya, and Jayapura, it is predicted that light rain will occur.
"Meanwhile, Sorong is predicted to rain with moderate intensity. It is necessary to watch out for Ternate and Ambon, it is predicted that there will be rain accompanied by lightning," he said.
Sekar informed that this information is an overview of the weather in their respective areas. To get more specific weather information every hour, the public can monitor the BMKG Info application or the bmkg.go.id web web page and @infobmkg social media.