Alert! Kalimantan, Aceh, Papua And Sulawesi Still Have The Potential For Rain Accompanied By Lightning Today

Illustration of thunderstorms (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts a number of areas in Indonesia have the potential for heavy rain accompanied by lightning on Wednesday, July 31, namely Aceh, Central Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, Papua, Riau, South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, and North Sumatra.

According to BMKG forecaster Ida Pramuwardani, on the basis of July III-August III, 2024, it is estimated that rainfall is generally predicted to be in the low-middle criteria (0-150 mm/dasarian).

Areas that are predicted to experience low category rain (<50 mm/dasarian) in July III 2024, namely the 21st to the end of the month, include most of Sumatra, mostly Java, Bali, NTB, NTT, West Kalimantan.

Then Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, mostly Sulawesi Island, North Maluku, a small part of West Papua, Papua, Papua Mountains, and South Papua.

"In August I 2024, it will cover most of the islands of Sumatra, mostly Java, Bali, NTB, NTT, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, parts of Central Sulawesi, North Sulawesi," said Ida.

Then, parts of West Papua, Papua, Papua Mountains, and South Papua.

Previously, the Head of BMKG Dwikorita Karnawati said that currently several parts of Indonesia would begin to face the La Nina climate phenomenon which is predicted to take place in August 2024.

The La Nina phenomenon means that a lot of water vapor has entered Indonesian territory. This has resulted in the large growth of rain clouds which can ultimately increase the potential for rain to occur. The combination of the influence of these phenomena is predicted by the BMKG team to create the potential for moderate-heavy rain, accompanied by lightning / strong winds.

BMKG assesses that such conditions could potentially cause the impact of extreme hydro-meteorological disasters which include floods, flash floods, tornadoes, landslides and so on. Looking at the current wind pattern, this potential is likely to occur for the central part of Indonesia to the east.

The results of the analysis of the development of weather and climate conditions will also always be informed to the public through the online application infoBMKG, social media infoBMKG or directly contact the nearest BMKG office.