Weather

  • What is a Geo-Hydrometeorological Disaster? Read the BMKG’s Explanation

    What is a Geo-Hydrometeorological Disaster? Read the BMKG’s Explanation

    Geo-hydrometeorological disasters combine geological and hydrometeorological factors, arising from the interaction between earth conditions and extreme weather or water phenomena. According to BMKG, these include floods, landslides, droughts, tidal floods, and strong winds. Understanding their characteristics is vital to strengthen disaster mitigation and reduce risks of casualties and losses.

  • Not Just a Sign of Rain, Here’s the BMKG’s Explanation of the Recent Hot Weather

    Not Just a Sign of Rain, Here’s the BMKG’s Explanation of the Recent Hot Weather

    Twitter buzzes over Indonesia’s scorching heat, with many linking it to incoming rains. BMKG clarifies the cause: minimal cloud growth due to a low-pressure system and Tropical Storm Bualoi diverting moisture away. The heat is a seasonal shift effect, not a direct rain sign, and will ease once conditions stabilize.