JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the strengthening of the Asian Monsoon that is currently occurring has the potential to increase rainfall in the next few days in the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) region.
"We appeal to the public and stakeholders to continue to increase vigilance against the potential for extreme weather," said the Head of the Observation, Data, and Information Working Group of the Meteorology Station Zainuddin Abdul Madjid BMKG NTB Ari Wibianto when contacted in Mataram, Sunday, quoted by Antara.
Ari explained, the strengthening of the Asian Monsoon brought a strong Westerly Wind and accelerated the process of forming convective clouds, especially in the western and southern regions of Indonesia.
The strengthening of the Asian monsoon contributed to the increase in the intensity and distribution of rain in NTB.
In addition to the Asian Monsoon, Ari added, atmospheric dynamics are also influenced by the active Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) activity and are expected to continue to affect weather conditions in the next few days.
"The combination of these factors, coupled with high air humidity and strengthening atmospheric lability, continues, supports the occurrence of heavy rain on a local to large scale," he continued.
"The increase in weather (extreme) in the NTB region is still potentially up to the next three days," said Ari.
Furthermore, he conveyed that the potential for extreme weather caused by the atmospheric phenomenon disruption could be in the form of floods, landslides, and disruptions to land, sea, and air transport activities.
Ari reminded the public to adjust the planning of activities, especially outdoor activities, and periodically monitor weather forecast information and early warnings of extreme weather through official BMKG channels.
Based on previous reports, the NTB BMKG predicts that moderate to heavy intensity rain is still potentially occurring in Dasarian III February 2026 or the period of 21-28 February.
The chance of rain with an intensity of more than 100 millimeters per day with a probability of 80 to more than 90 percent occurs in Mataram City, parts of West Lombok, Central Lombok, North Lombok, and a small part of West Sumbawa and Sumbawa.
Meanwhile, rain with an intensity of more than 50 millimeters per day has a probability of 80 to more than 90 percent which is estimated to occur almost throughout the NTB area.
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