BMKG Forecasts Light Rain Across Most of Indonesia on Sunday

Indonesia can expect widespread light rain on Sunday, May 7, 2026, according to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The forecast indicates varied weather patterns across the archipelago.

In Sumatra, Jambi City is predicted to be cloudy, while Padang, Pangkal Pinang, Bengkulu, and Palembang will see light rain. Medan City might experience moderate rain, and thunderstorms are a possibility for Banda Aceh, Pekanbaru, Tanjung Pinang, and Bandar Lampung.

Across Java, cities like Surabaya and Semarang are forecast to be cloudy. Jakarta, Serang, Bandung, and Yogyakarta are expected to have thick cloud cover. Kalimantan's major cities, including Pontianak, Samarinda, Tanjung Selor, Palangkaraya, and Banjarmasin, are predicted to have light rain.

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Medan City has the potential for moderate rain. Beware of thunderstorms that could affect Banda Aceh, Pekanbaru, Tanjung Pinang, and Bandar Lampung.

For Bali and Nusa Tenggara, Mataram City is expected to be sunny with clouds, Kupang City cloudy, and Denpasar potentially thick with clouds. Sulawesi will see cloudy conditions in Kendari, and overcast skies in Gorontalo and Makassar. Palu and Manado are likely to have light rain, with Mamuju experiencing moderate rain.

In Maluku and North Maluku, Ambon City is forecast to be heavily overcast, while Ternate may have light rain. Papua's forecast includes cloudy skies in Jayapura, thick clouds in Manokwari and Merauke, light rain in Sorong City and Jayawijaya, and moderate rain in Nabire City.

The BMKG also cautioned the public about the potential for heavy to very heavy rain in North Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, and West Sulawesi, urging preparedness.

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Light rain is likely to fall in Palu and Manado, while Mamuju will experience moderate rain.