YOGYAKARTA - Indonesia has entered the dry season since early March 2025, although the peak does not occur simultaneously in all regions. Most areas are expected to experience the peak of the dry season in June, while some other areas will only reach their peak in July 2025. So which areas of Indonesia enter the dry season first? Let's discuss it!
The reason is, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) revealed that there is no anomaly in the change in the trend of the dry season this year. This means that the dry season occurs according to the normal pattern that has been observed in the last 30 years. Based on BMKG records, as many as 207 season zones or about 30 percent of regions experienced the start of the dry season according to the normal period. Meanwhile, 204 season zones or 29 percent experienced delays compared to the average, while 154 season zones or about 22 percent experienced drought earlier than usual.
BMKG also noted that some areas have the potential to experience dryr dryness compared to normal conditions. Regions that fall into this category are said to experience a dry season with rainfall below the climatological average. There are about 98 season zones or about 14 percent of the total season zones that are expected to experience this condition. This needs special attention because it risks causing more severe drought and increasing the possibility of forest and land fires (karhutla).
Indonesia enters the dry season first, especially in some areas where rainfall is lower than the annual average. Some areas that are expected to experience dryer dryer conditions than usual include:
BMKG reminded that these areas need to increase awareness of the possible negative impacts of low rainfall, such as drought and forest fires. Therefore, mitigation measures must be prepared immediately to reduce the adverse effects of the dry season in the region.
Meanwhile, several other areas are expected to experience a dry season with higher rainfall than the normal average. These areas will receive an accumulation of more rainfall than usual during the dry period. Some areas included in this category include:
The dry season with above normal rainfall can have an impact on various sectors, including agriculture, water resources, and potential hydrometeorological disasters such as flash floods or landslides. Therefore, people in these areas are also advised to remain vigilant and adjust strategies in the face of changing weather patterns.
With the difference in dry season conditions in various regions, it is important for the community and local governments to understand the weather pattern that will occur.
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Mitigation efforts such as the management of wiser water resources, monitoring of fire-prone areas, and increasing awareness of disaster risks need to be carried out optimally. BMKG also continues to monitor to provide the public with the latest information so that they can take the necessary steps to better deal with the dry season.
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