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BMKG Forecasts Cloudy Skies Across Major Indonesian Cities Today

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Indonesia’s BMKG forecasts thick clouds or hazy conditions across many major cities on Thursday.
  • Light rain is possible in parts of Sumatra and eastern Indonesia, while thunderstorms could affect Tanjung Selor.
  • The agency also warns of potential haze, smoke or fog in several cities and directs residents to its hourly updates.

Thick clouds and hazy conditions are expected to cover many of Indonesia’s major cities on Thursday, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency, known as BMKG.

BMKG forecaster Miftah Ali said cloudy skies would likely dominate Tanjung Pinang, Padang, Jambi, Pangkalpinang, Palembang, Java and Samarinda. Pekanbaru, Bandar Lampung, Pontianak and Palangka Raya could also experience haze.

The forecast includes possible smoke or fog around Banjarmasin. Tanjung Selor could see thunderstorms, while Banda Aceh, Medan and Bengkulu may receive light rain.

There is a potential for thunderstorms in Tanjung Selor, and light rain in Banda Aceh, Medan and Bengkulu.

— Miftah AliBMKG’s forecast for parts of Indonesia.

In eastern Indonesia, BMKG expects light rain in Mamuju, Palu, Jayapura and Jayawijaya. Partly cloudy to heavily cloudy conditions are forecast in Denpasar, Mataram, Kupang, Makassar, Kendari, Gorontalo, Manado, Ternate, Ambon, Sorong and Merauke. Haze is also possible in Manokwari, with smoke or fog expected around Nabire.

Miftah said the forecast provides a general picture of the day’s weather. Residents seeking hourly updates can check the Info BMKG app and the agency’s @infobmkg social media account.

In eastern Indonesia, we are monitoring the potential for light rain in Mamuju, Palu, Jayapura and Jayawijaya.

— Miftah AliBMKG’s forecast for eastern Indonesia.
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