BMKG: Cloudy Skies to Blanket Indonesia Today

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts a predominantly cloudy day for most of Indonesia on Thursday, August 20, 2026. This widespread cloud cover is expected to affect numerous regions across the archipelago.

In western Indonesia, cities such as Banda Aceh, Medan, Jakarta, and Surabaya will likely experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions. Jakarta, in particular, is set for a full day of cloudiness, with only Central, South, and East Jakarta anticipating partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Temperatures in the capital are predicted to range between 24 and 32 degrees Celsius.

Light rain is anticipated in Bengkulu, Serang, Bandung, and Tanjung Selor. Meanwhile, BMKG forecaster Nazmi Nariyah noted that Padang, Palembang, Bandar Lampung, Palangkaraya, and Banjarmasin could be blanketed by hazy air, with Pekanbaru also likely to experience similar conditions.

Eastern Indonesia is also forecast to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies in most major cities, including Denpasar, Makassar, and Jayapura. However, BMKG cautions that a tropical cyclone, designated 95W, located off the east coast of Hainan Island, China, could trigger moderate to heavy rainfall in several areas. This system, moving northwest with a low probability of developing further, is influencing weather patterns by increasing the growth of rain clouds.

BMKG advises the public to remain vigilant and continue monitoring official weather updates through its website and social media channels.

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Meanwhile, light rain is likely to fall in Bengkulu, Serang, Bandung, and Tanjung Selor.