BMKG reminds the public to be aware of heavy rain today

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminds the public to increase their readiness for the potential of heavy to very heavy rain, considering a number of atmospheric dynamics.

BMKG weather practitioner Ranika Dwi said in a statement quoted by Antara, in Jakarta, Saturday, April 18, a number of areas include Aceh, Bangka Islands, Blitung, West Java, and West Sulawesi.

For western Indonesia, be aware that there is the potential for lightning in Pekanbaru, Tanjung Pinang, Pangkal Pinang, and Bandung. Then, the potential for moderate rain in Jakarta, the potential for light rain in Aceh, Medan, Padang, Jambi, Palembang, Bengkulu, Bandar Lampung, Serang, Semarang, and most of Kalimantan.

In addition, he said, there was the potential for thick clouds in Surabaya and Yogyakarta.

For eastern Indonesia, it is necessary to be aware of the potential for moderate rain in Mamuju, Gorontalo, and Merauke, the potential for light rain in Mataram, Kupang, Makassar, Manado, Ternate, Ambon, and most of Papua.

Then, he said, there was the potential for cloudy to cloudy skies in Denpasar and Kendari, as well as the potential for hazy air in Palu.

In a separate statement, BMKG Sentia's prakirawan said that, considering atmospheric dynamics, including the Australian monsoon, the Madden-Julien Oscillation (MJO), and the Equatorial Rossby wave, it is necessary to increase vigilance against the potential for extreme weather and the impact of hydrometeorological disasters.

"Like heavy rain that can be accompanied by lightning or lightning and strong winds. This weather condition, which can change at any time, is expected to be a concern in planning activities, especially land, sea, and air travel, as well as various outdoor activities such as worship and tourism," said Sentia.