JAKARTA - In mid-December, the weather forecast will still be colored with rain and cloudiness. Moderate to heavy rains have the potential to occur in most parts of Indonesia. This is based on an early warning issued by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Saturday.

The potential for heavy rain can occur in Aceh, East Kalimantan, Lampung, North Maluku, North Sumatra.

Then the potential for moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds is predicted in Bali, Bangka Belitung, Banten, Bengkulu, DKI Jakarta, Jambi, West Java, East Java.

In addition, it can also occur in Central Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, Maluku, West Nusa Tenggara, Papua, West Papua, Riau, Central Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, West Sumatra and South Sumatra.

Meanwhile, the potential for rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds of short duration is predicted in West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, and East Nusa Tenggara.

Along with the full moon phase and heavy rainfall events in several parts of Indonesia, this could result in a more significant increase in tidal flood heights on 18-22 December 2021.

Several coastal areas of Indonesia are advised to be aware of the increase in the maximum sea level and the potential for coastal flooding.

The increase in sea level heights includes Belawan, Natuna Islands, Riau Islands, Bangka Belitung, Lampung, Banten, DKI Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Bali, West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, West Sulawesi. , North Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Ternate, Halmahera, northern West Papua, northern Papua, and Merauke.

That's the weather forecast from BMKG valid for today, Saturday 18 December. Hopefully it can be a guide for those of you who will be active outside the home.


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