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Indonesia weather: High waves in Seluma and varied forecasts for Maluku and Malang
Various regions in Indonesia are facing diverse weather conditions according to reports from BMKG. In Maluku, ten areas are expected to experience sunny or partly cloudy weather on August 16, 2026, while Ambon is forecasted to receive light rain.
In Seluma, Bengkulu, extreme weather conditions have prompted the TNI AL Seluma to issue safety warnings to local fishermen. BMKG reports indicate that wave heights could reach up to 6 meters, posing a significant danger to small vessels. Captain TB Gunawan of the TNI AL Seluma advised fishermen to avoid sailing alone and to monitor weather updates closely.
In the Malang Raya region, BMKG Juanda predicts predominantly sunny weather for Malang City and Batu City on August 16. However, hazy air conditions are expected to develop in several districts of Malang Regency and parts of Malang City during the evening and night hours.
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BMKG · Malang · Maluku · Seluma · TNI AL Seluma
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wave heights in Seluma, Bengkulu, are predicted to reach 6 meters.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Malang City is expected to be dominated by sunny weather on August 16, 2026, with hazy conditions predicted at night. beritajatim.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hazy air phenomena are predicted to cover various districts in Malang Regency starting from the evening of August 16, 2026. beritajatim.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] TNI AL Seluma has advised fishermen to prioritize safety and avoid fishing alone due to extreme weather.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BMKG predicts ten regions in Maluku will experience sunny or partly cloudy weather on August 16, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ambon is expected to experience light rain on August 16, 2026.