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BMKG Forecasts Mostly Clear to Cloudy Weather Across Indonesia

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts mostly clear to heavily cloudy skies across the archipelago on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
  • Light rain is expected in several cities, including Medan, Padang, and Bandung.
  • BMKG advises the public to stay updated on weather forecasts through its official website and social media channels.

Indonesia can expect a day of varied weather on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicting predominantly clear to heavily cloudy conditions across most major cities. This forecast suggests a generally stable atmospheric state for many parts of the country.

Specific forecasts indicate that cities such as Banda Aceh, Tanjung Pinang, Jakarta, Semarang, and Surabaya are likely to experience clear skies with some cloud cover. However, residents in Medan, Pekanbaru, Padang, Bengkulu, Bandung, and Tanjung Selor should prepare for the possibility of light rain. Meanwhile, areas like Jambi, Palembang, and Banjarmasin might encounter hazy conditions.

Moving towards eastern Indonesia, cities including Denpasar, Kupang, Makassar, and Jayapura are also forecast to have clear to heavily cloudy weather. Light rain is anticipated in Mamuju and Palu. Additionally, Manokwari and Nabire could see fog or mist, while Mataram is expected to experience hazy air.

Given the diverse weather patterns, BMKG emphasizes the importance of staying informed. The agency urges the public to regularly check its official website, bmkg.go.id, and its social media accounts, particularly @info.bmkg, for the latest and most accurate weather updates. This proactive approach ensures that individuals can plan their activities accordingly and stay safe amidst changing conditions.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.