Indonesia's BMKG Warns of La Nina Conditions Starting in August

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning about the upcoming La Nina climate phenomenon, which is expected to commence in August 2024. According to forecaster Ida Pramuwardani, rainfall levels are predicted to be low to moderate (0-150 mm/decade) from mid-July to early August.

Several regions are expected to experience particularly low rainfall (<50 mm/decade) from July 21 to the end of the month, including most of Sumatra, Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, West Kalimantan, and parts of Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua. 

“In early August, rainfall is anticipated to occur in many of these areas,” Ida said.

Impact of La Nina conditions

BMKG head Dwikorita Karnawati previously announced that La Nina conditions are expected to bring increased rainfall to several parts of Indonesia. This phenomenon can lead to the formation of rain clouds and a higher likelihood of precipitation. 

The agency warns that the combination of various weather factors could result in moderate to heavy rain, accompanied by lightning, thunder, and strong winds. Consequently, this could result in extreme weather events or hydrometeorological disasters such as floods, flash floods, tornadoes, and landslides, particularly in central and eastern Indonesia.

The BMKG will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and provide updates to the public through its app Info BMKG, social media sites, and local offices.

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