Heads Up: Expect Rain Across Indonesia Ahead of Christmas 2024
JAKARTA — The Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) has issued its weather forecast for Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024. As Christmas approaches, several regions across Indonesia are predicted to experience rainfall ranging from light to heavy.
As a reminder, Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, is a national holiday for Christian communities. Additionally, the government has declared December 26, 2024, a public holiday in conjunction with Christmas.
BMKG’s Weather Forecast for Tuesday, December 24, 2024
- Light Rain: Expected in Kepulauan Bangka Belitung and Jakarta.
- Moderate Rain: Likely in Jambi, Kepulauan Riau, Sumatera Selatan, Lampung, Banten, Jawa Barat, Bali, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Kalimantan Barat, Kalimantan Tengah, Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Utara, Sulawesi Utara, Gorontalo, Sulawesi Tengah, Maluku Utara, and Papua Barat.
- Heavy Rain: Potentially occurring in Aceh, Sumatera Utara, Sumatera Barat, Riau, Bengkulu, Jawa Tengah, DI Yogyakarta, Jawa Timur, Kalimantan Selatan, Sulawesi Barat, Sulawesi Tenggara, Maluku, and Papua.
- Very Heavy Rain: Possible in Aceh and Papua.
BMKG’s Weather Forecast for Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Moderate Rain: Likely in Aceh, Sumatera Utara, Sumatera Barat, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Jakarta, DI Yogyakarta, Bali, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Kalimantan Barat, Kalimantan Selatan, Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Utara, Gorontalo, Sulawesi Barat, Sulawesi Selatan, and Papua Barat.
- Heavy Rain: Potentially occurring in Riau, Jambi, Kepulauan Riau, Sumatera Selatan, Lampung, Banten, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah, Jawa Timur, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Kalimantan Tengah, Sulawesi Utara, Sulawesi Tengah, Sulawesi Tenggara, Maluku Utara, and Papua.
- Very Heavy Rain: Possible in Aceh, Papua, and Kalimantan Tengah.
As always, stay alert to potential hydro-meteorological disasters such as flooding, landslides, and waterlogging, especially in prone areas. Keep this weather update in mind to plan your Christmas celebrations accordingly. For the latest updates, follow @infobmkg on Instagram.
Stay safe and Merry Christmas!
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