BMKG Forecasts Rainfall in Parts of Greater Jakarta

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued today’s weather forecast for Greater Jakarta or Jabodetabek. Unlike yesterday’s prediction, there is no chance of rain in the capital city today.

The agency predicted that partly sunny skies will dominate Jakarta’s skyline today. Only South Jakarta and East Jakarta will be cloudy in the afternoon. At night, West Jakarta will have sunny skies.

The maximum temperature may reach 35 degrees Celsius, which is estimated to be in the West Jakarta area, with a maximum air humidity of 85 percent.

There is also no chance of rain in Tangerang City, Serpong (South Tangerang City), and Tigaraksa (Tangerang Regency) today. In these regions, partly sunny skies are expected in the morning, followed by cloudy skies in the afternoon and evening.

The air temperature is estimated to be 35 degrees Celsius, with the humidity level reaching up to 95 percent in Serpong and Tigaraksa.

Meanwhile, the potential for rain remains for Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi today although with light intensity. After a sunny morning, rain may soak the regions in the afternoon and night.

BMKG also released an early warning of the possibility of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunders and strong winds in these regions. People are thus asked to stay vigilant.

ZACHARIAS WURAGIL

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