JAKARTA - Based on data from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), 63.66% of Indonesia's seasonal zones are predicted to enter the dry season from May to August 2024.
BMKG Deputy for Meteorology Guswanto said that at the beginning of May, several areas were already experiencing the beginning of the dry season, while others were still in the transition period or season transition.
"Sunny weather conditions and hot temperature phenomena during the day will dominate the weather in early May 2024 in most parts of Indonesia," said Guswanto in his official statement, quoted Monday, May 6.
Guswanto added that the hot air phenomenon that occurs in Indonesia is caused by the annual cycle of the sun's apparent movement and sunny weather conditions during the day. This condition is different from several countries in Asia which are currently experiencing a heat wave phenomenon.
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Guswanto explained that the term heat wave used by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) refers to hot air conditions that last for more than 5 consecutive days. The daily maximum temperature is also higher than the average temperature by 5 degrees Celsius or more.
Even though some areas experience high temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius, the potential for heavy rain still exists in several areas. Therefore, the public is advised to remain alert to the potential for extreme weather disasters, such as heavy rain and hot temperatures.
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