The peak of the dry season on the island of Java is predicted to occur in August 2026. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that the peak of the dry season nationally in Indonesia will occur from July to September 2026.
The Head of the agency, Teuku Faisal Fathani, stated that the peak of the dry season will occur in 83 Seasonal Zones in July, then 369 Seasonal Zones in August, and 169 Seasonal Zones in September.
Regions Starting to Enter the Peak Dry Season
According to BMKG forecasts, areas that will begin to experience the peak of the dry season in July include parts of Sumatra, parts of Java and Kalimantan, southern East Nusa Tenggara, northern West Sulawesi, western Central Sulawesi, parts of Maluku, southern Southwest Papua, central West Papua, and eastern Papua.
Facing the peak of the dry season and the potential for an El Niño in 2026, which is predicted to be drier and longer this year, BMKG urges the public and regional government to strengthen mitigation measures while improving the water distribution network and water availability.
However, BMKG explains that weather conditions in each region are still subject to change due to the influence of various atmospheric phenomena occurring regionally and locally.
The chance of rain remains quite high in several regions, even though parts of Indonesia are entering the dry season.
Sources : BMKG, Bloomberg
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