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BMKG Predicts Thick Clouds Over Most of Indonesia on July 28, 2026

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • BMKG predicts thick clouds will cover most of Indonesia on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
  • Light rain is expected in several cities across Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, and Papua.
  • Authorities warn of potential heavy to very heavy rain with lightning in South Sulawesi.

Indonesia is bracing for widespread cloud cover on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasting thick clouds over most of the archipelago. This extensive cloudiness is expected to impact travel and daily activities across various regions.

Light rain is expected to pour over Medan City (North Sumatra), Bengkulu, Tanjung Pinang (Riau Islands), Palembang (South Sumatra), and Bandar Lampung.

— Nazmi, BMKG ForecasterThe BMKG forecaster details specific cities in Sumatra that will experience light rainfall.

Several areas are anticipated to experience light rainfall. In Sumatra, cities like Medan, Bengkulu, Tanjung Pinang, Palembang, and Bandar Lampung are forecast to receive light rain. Java will see varied conditions, with Yogyakarta experiencing clouds, while Jakarta, Serang, Bandung, and Surabaya are predicted to be under thick cloud cover. Semarang is expected to be partly cloudy.

The Kalimantan region faces a mix of weather, with Samarinda predicted to have haze or fog. Pontianak, Tanjung Selor, and Palangka Raya are expected to have light rain. Notably, Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan is warned of rain accompanied by lightning. Bali and Nusa Tenggara will see Denpasar under clouds, Kupang under thick clouds, and Mataram receiving light rain.

Beware of rain that can be accompanied by lightning in Banjarmasin City (South Kalimantan).

— Nazmi, BMKG ForecasterThe BMKG forecaster issues a warning for potential lightning accompanying rain in Banjarmasin.

Further east, Sulawesi will experience partly cloudy skies in Manado, Gorontalo, and Makassar, while Palu and Kendari are under thick clouds. Mamuju in West Sulawesi is forecast to have moderate rain. The Maluku and North Maluku regions anticipate thick clouds in Ternate and light rain in Ambon. Papua will see clouds in Manokwari and Jayawijaya, with Nabire experiencing haze or fog. Sorong and Merauke are predicted to have thick clouds, while Jayapura expects light rain. BMKG has issued a specific alert for South Sulawesi, warning residents to be prepared for heavy to very heavy rainfall, potentially with lightning.

South Sulawesi is warned of potential heavy to very heavy rain.

— BMKGBMKG issues a specific alert for the potential for severe weather in South Sulawesi.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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