BMKG: Some of North Sumatra Light Rain on the First Day of Eid

Illustration - According to BMKG, light rain is predicted to fall in most parts of Indonesia on Sunday, March 15, 2026. (ANTARA/Joko Susilo/am)

MEDAN - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said that some areas of North Sumatra had the potential for light rain on Saturday or the first day of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.

Praktirawan of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) Region I Christin Mori said that the weather in North Sumatra on Saturday morning was cloudy and potentially light rain in the Central Tapanuli region.

Meanwhile, in the afternoon and evening, it is generally predicted to be cloudy and light rain in the Mandailing Natal, West Nias, South Nias, North Nias, Dairi, Humbang Hasundutan, Pakpak Bharat, Samosir, Simalungun, South Tapanuli, and Central Tapanuli regions. North Tapanuli.

At night, the weather is expected to be cloudy and still potentially light rain in the North Labuhanbatu, Mandailing Natal, North Labuhanbatu, Padang Lawas, Asahan, Humbang Hasundutan, Karo, Padangsidimpuan, Labuhanbatu, South Labuhanbatu, North Padanglawas, Pakpak Bharat, South Tapanuli, Central Tapanuli, and North Tapanuli.

On Saturday morning, cloudy weather and still light rain were possible in Mandailing Natal, West Nias, South Nias, Padang Lawas, Gunungsitoli, South Tapanuli, and Central Tapanuli.

The average air temperature is around 14 to 34 degrees Celsius, with air humidity of 65 to 98 percent and winds blowing from east to west at a speed of 4 to 10 km per hour.

"To the public, it is still reminded to be alert to the potential for rain, especially in the western party area of North Sumatra," said Christin as quoted by Antara, Saturday, March 21.

Regarding the sea wave, it is estimated that a number of waters in the North Sumatra region on Saturday to Monday (23/3) have the potential to be hit by waves with a height of 1.25 to 2.5 meters.

Wind patterns in the northern part of Indonesia generally move from northwest to northeast, with wind speeds ranging from 6-25 knots. Meanwhile, in the southern part of Indonesia, wind patterns generally move from southwest to northwest with wind speeds ranging from 6-25 knots.

High waves can occur in the waters west of Nias Islands, the waters west of Batu Islands, and the western Indian Ocean of Nias Islands.