Jakarta (BERITAJA) - The Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) has forecasted rain across numerous regions of Indonesia on Thursday, with some areas expected to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.
According to BMKG forecaster Indah Fitrianti, Jakarta and Serang are likely to see heavy rains and lightning strikes. Meanwhile, other major cities such as Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya may encounter light to moderate rainfall. She stated during the weather forecast broadcast, "Jakarta and Serang berpotensi hujan lebat disertai kilat.”
Moving to Sumatra, light to moderate rain is anticipated to affect cities like Medan, Padang, Tanjung Pinang, and Bengkulu. Fitrianti also advised, "Di wilayah Sumatera, hujan ringan hingga sedang berpotensi terjadi di Medan, Padang, Tanjung Pinang, dan Bengkulu." Aceh is predicted to be covered with thick clouds, whereas regions such as Pekanbaru, Jambi, Pangkal Pinang, Palembang, and Bandar Lampung are under warning for heavy rain, which could bring threatening winds.
Elsewhere, she stated, "Di wilayah Denpasar dan Kupang diprakirakan diguyur hujan ringan. Mataram diperkirakan hujan lebat." Moving to Kalimantan, heavy rains are anticipated with lightning for Pontianak, Samarinda, and Banjarmasin, whereas Tanjung Selor and Palangkaraya are expected to have light rain. The conditions across Sulawesi reflect potential light to moderate downpours, including Makassar, Palu, and Gorontalo, with Mamuju and Manado possibly experiencing heavy rain.
Further east, the forecast suggests heavy rain will occur particularly in regions like Ternate, Nabire, Jayawijaya, and Merauke, with Ambon expecting light rain. Fitrianti noted, "Bagi yang mau mengetahui cuaca secara unik yang diperbaharui setiap tiga jam dapat memantau di aplikasi BMKG.”
Switching the focus to the capital, Jakarta, the BMKG predicted light rains to sporadically hit most areas on Thursday afternoon and evening. Morning conditions will be mainly cloudy, but Jakarta Utara is likely to see light rain and the Thousand Islands will have partly sunny weather with early temperatures around 26 degrees Celsius. Average humidity during the morning is forecasted to be between 83% and 87%, with wind speeds ranging from 1.3 to 6.2 km/h.
By midday, most of Jakarta is expected to experience light rain, with Jakarta Barat facing moderate rain intensity. Jakarta Pusat, the Thousand Islands, and Jakarta Timur will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures projected between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius and humidity levels between 76% and 84%. Afternoon temperatures are likely to fall between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, and wind speeds will increase to 2.5 to 18.1 km/h.
Throughout the night, nearly all of Jakarta will experience light rain except for Jakarta Utara, which is anticipated to stay mostly cloudy, with expected temperatures between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius. The evening's humidity levels are forecast to hover around 75% to 80%, with wind speeds of about 3.2 to 8.2 km/h.
On Friday (February 28), more rain is likely across Jakarta, with most regions anticipating light showers, though Jakarta Utara and Jakarta Timur may see moderate rain, and the Thousand Islands will remain partly cloudy. Morning temperatures are expected to fall between 25 and 26 degrees Celsius with humidity levels from 85% to 95%, and wind speeds at 1.4 to 10.8 km/h.
BMKG continues to stress the importance of staying informed about weather conditions, especially considering the potential for flooding following storms. This is particularly pertinent for East Java residents, as the BNPB has recently issued warnings about possible flooding.
Residents are encouraged to refer to the BMKG website or mobile app for the most current updates on weather-related developments, helping them prepare adequately for the changing conditions.