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Weather variability and haze in Indonesia

Overview

Weather conditions across Indonesia continue to show significant variability driven by multiple atmospheric phenomena. In late August, the influence of a very strong El Nino has driven dry conditions in South Sulawesi, contributing to a rise in forest and land fires (karhutla). Between January and August 2026, 112 incidents were recorded in South Sulawesi alone, affecting over 1,600 hectares.

Simultaneously, Tropical Cyclone Nara in the western South China Sea has been identified as a driver for potential heavy rain, thunderstorms, and increased cloud growth across parts of Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. In the Maluku region, BMKG has issued warnings for high waves reaching 1.25 to 2.5 meters in 14 to 16 maritime areas.

Recent BMKG forecasts indicate that atmospheric convergence and confluence are expected to trigger rain in several major cities. Moderate rain is possible in Nabire, while light rain is forecasted for Medan, Jambi, Bengkulu, Tanjung Selor, Mamuju, Palu, Jayapura, Jayawijaya, and Merauke.

Visibility concerns have emerged, as areas including Bandar Lampung, Pontianak, and Manokwari may experience smoke or haze. Reduced visibility is also expected in Pekanbaru, Padang, Palembang, Palangkaraya, Banjarmasin, and Ternate. In Riau, rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds remains a threat for Siak, Kampar, and Pekanbaru. Central Java continues to face risks of forest fires and tidal flooding (rob) on the northern coast, despite forecasts of light rain in seven mountainous regions.

Entities

BMKG · Maluku · Indonesia · Ambon · TNI AL Seluma

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Indonesia weather: BMKG forecasts rain, haze, and cloudy skies

    BMKG forecasts diverse weather across Indonesia, including moderate to light rain in several cities, potential haze in Bandar Lampung and Pontianak, and cloudy conditions in the Riau Islands and Jakarta.

  2. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Indonesia weather: Tropical cyclone and El Nino drive extreme conditions

    Indonesia faces varied weather extremes: Tropical Cyclone Nara threatens heavy rain in several regions, while a strong El Nino causes drought and forest fires in South Sulawesi and high waves in Maluku.

  3. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Weather forecasts for Ambon and Malang Raya indicate varied conditions

    Weather forecasts for Ambon and Malang Raya show cloudy to sunny conditions, with Ambon seeing moderate temperatures and Malang experiencing the 'bediding' phenomenon with significant temperature swings.

  4. 13 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Indonesia weather: High waves in Seluma and varied forecasts for Maluku and Malang

    BMKG reports diverse weather across Indonesia: sunny skies in Maluku and Malang, light rain in Ambon, and dangerous 6-meter waves in Seluma, Bengkulu, prompting maritime safety warnings.

Sources

ambon.tribunnews.com · antaranews.com · bengkulu.tribunnews.com · beritajatim.com · disway.id · en.antaranews.com · m.jpnn.com · malang-post.com · mediaindonesia.com · mediasulsel.com · pendidikan.harianjogja.com · radargarut.id · riau1.com · riaukepri.com · sorong.tribunnews.com · tabengan.com · vilavalega.blogs.sapo.pt

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history