Wednesday, February 25, weather, lightning rain covers Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan to Papua.

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that a number of major cities in Indonesia are potentially hit by rain with varying intensities, ranging from light rain to rain accompanied by lightning on Wednesday, February 25.

BMKG Praktirawan Nur M. Rizky said that the potential for rain accompanied by lightning should be watched out for in several areas, such as the western region of Indonesia, rain accompanied by lightning has the potential to occur in Pekanbaru, Riau; Surabaya, East Java; and Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan.

"Meanwhile, in the eastern part of Indonesia, the potential for rain accompanied by lightning is expected to occur in Denpasar, Bali; Palu, Central Sulawesi; and Manokwari, West Papua," said Rizky, quoted by Antara, Wednesday morning.

Next, moderate intensity rain is predicted to occur in Makassar, South Sulawesi; Mamuju, West Sulawesi; Gorontalo; and Merauke, South Papua.

In addition to thunderstorms and moderate rain, BMKG also predicts the potential for light rain that can occur in most of Sumatra and Java. Light rain is also predicted to rain on Tanjung Selor, North Kalimantan; Samarinda, East Kalimantan; Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara.

Next is Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara; Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi; Manado, North Sulawesi; Ternate, North Maluku; Ambon, Maluku; Sorong, West Papua; Nabire, Central Papua; Jayapura, Papua; and Jayawijaya, Papua Mountains.

For other weather conditions, BMKG predicts that heavy cloudy weather is likely to occur in Medan, North Sumatra; and Pontianak, West Kalimantan.

"Meanwhile, hazy air is expected to occur in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan," said Rizky.

In line with this, BMKG then appealed to the public to remain aware of the potential weather that can be accompanied by lightning and strong winds. Then, the public is also urged to always update weather information through the official BMKG website and social media @info.bmkg.

"The latest weather information can also be accessed through the BMKG website, namely www.bmkg.go.id or social media @info.bmkg," said Rizky.