Headline: Severe Weather Alert: BMKG Forecasts Heavy Rain in Java and Sumatra for January 6-7, 2025
The Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) has issued a weather outlook for Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7, 2025, with Jakarta expected to experience light rain and several provinces across Java and Sumatra predicted to face heavy downpours.
In its preliminary forecast, BMKG warns that areas prone to disasters should remain vigilant against potential landslides and floods. The agency advises residents in these regions to stay prepared and take necessary precautions.
Weather Outlook for January 6-7, 2025
- January 6, 2025:
- Areas prone to light rain: Jakarta
- Areas prone to moderate rain: Aceh, Sumatera Barat, Riau, Jambi, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Bengkulu, Banten, Bali, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Kalimantan Barat, Kalimantan Tengah, Kalimantan Selatan, Kalimantan Utara, Sulawesi Utara, Gorontalo, Sulawesi Barat, Sulawesi Selatan, Sulawesi Tenggara, Maluku Utara, Maluku, Papua Barat, Papua
- Areas prone to heavy rain: Sumatera Utara, Kepulauan Riau, Sumatera Selatan, Lampung, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah, D.I. Yogyakarta, Jawa Timur, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Kalimantan Timur, Sulawesi Tengah
- January 7, 2025:
- Areas prone to light rain: Jakarta
- Areas prone to moderate rain: Riau, Kepulauan Riau, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Banten, Bali, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Kalimantan Barat, Kalimantan Selatan, Kalimantan Utara, Sulawesi Utara, Sulawesi Barat, Sulawesi Tenggara, Maluku Utara, Papua Barat, Papua
- Areas prone to heavy rain: Aceh, Sumatera Barat, Jambi, Bengkulu, Lampung, Jawa Barat, D.I. Yogyakarta, Jawa Timur, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Kalimantan Tengah, Kalimantan Timur, Gorontalo, Sulawesi Tengah, Sulawesi Selatan, Maluku
- Areas prone to very heavy rain: Sumatera Utara, Sumatera Selatan, Jawa Tengah
BMKG cautions that this forecast is based on its digital forecasting model and may vary at the local level.
