Forecast for Jabodetabek Weather 23 July, Bekasi and Jakarta Reach 34 Degrees

Illustration of sunny weather (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that the weather in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) areas on Thursday, July 23, will be dominated by cloudy to cloudy conditions with air temperatures ranging from 22 to 34 degrees Celsius.

Relatively stable weather in the middle of the dry season is expected to support community activities, although an increase in cloud cover is still potentially occurring in the afternoon and evening in a number of areas.

In the DKI Jakarta area, the weather is expected to be cloudy from morning to noon and change to cloudy in the afternoon to evening. The air temperature ranges from 25 to 34 degrees Celsius with a humidity level of 45-85 percent.

South Jakarta and East Jakarta are expected to be the areas with the highest temperature reaching 34 degrees Celsius, while Central Jakarta, West Jakarta, North Jakarta, and the Thousand Islands are in the range of 25-33 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, the Bogor area is predicted to experience sunny cloudy weather with air temperatures between 22 to 31 degrees Celsius. The Puncak, Cisarua, and South Bogor Regency areas remain the region with the coldest temperature in Jabodetabek, especially in the morning and evening. Cloud cover is expected to increase in the afternoon, but the chance of rain is still low.

In Depok City, the weather is predicted to be sunny with a temperature ranging from 24 to 33 degrees Celsius. Similar conditions are also expected in Tangerang with a temperature of 24 to 33 degrees Celsius.

As for Bekasi, it is estimated to be one of the hottest areas in Jabodetabek with a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius during the day. The weather, which tends to be sunny, is expected to support community activities, but residents are urged to limit activities under the scorching sun for a long time.

BMKG urges the public to maintain adequate body fluids, use protection from direct sunlight such as hats, umbrellas, or sunscreen, and avoid burning garbage or land considering the dry weather conditions in the dry season can increase the risk of fire.

In general, the weather in Jabodetabek on Thursday is expected to be conducive for office activities, travel, and outdoor activities. Even though the chance of rain is relatively small, the public is still advised to monitor the latest weather information from the BMKG as a precautionary measure if there is a sudden change in weather conditions.