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    "data": {
        "id": 1750390,
        "msgid": "bmkg-10-districts-and-cities-in-north-sulawesi-warned-of-heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-until-21-may-2026-1779546010",
        "date": "2026-05-19 23:45:00",
        "title": "BMKG: 10 districts and cities in North Sulawesi warned of heavy rain and strong winds until 21 May 2026",
        "author": "Reynaldi Andrian Pamungkas",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The BMKG has warned of extreme weather in North Sulawesi, with ten districts and cities at risk of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds through 21 May 2026. The warning cites an active Madden-Julian Oscillation and other atmospheric dynamics, and urges authorities to heighten vigilance and coordinate disaster readiness.",
        "content": "<p>Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi dan Geofisika (BMKG) said that ten\ndistricts and cities in North Sulawesi (Sulut) are at risk of heavy\nrainfall that could be accompanied by lightning and strong winds. \u2018BMKG\nhas issued an alert to remain vigilant for extreme weather in North\nSulawesi through 21 May 2026,\u2019 said Dhira Utama, head of the Sam\nRatulangi Manado Meteorological Station, in Manado on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Analysis of atmospheric dynamics shows that spatially active\nMadden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and Kelvin waves in North Sulawesi can\nsignificantly enhance convective activity. In addition, a low pressure\narea to the northeast of North Sulawesi causes convergence or wind\nturning that fosters the growth of convective clouds and is supported by\na strong local instability index.<\/p>\n<p>This combination is predicted to lead to increased rainfall\nintensity, potentially accompanied by lightning and strong winds in\nseveral parts of North Sulawesi. The combination of these phenomena\nforms atmospheric conditions expected to support rainfall of moderate to\nheavy intensity, potentially with lightning and strong winds in several\ndistricts\/cities.<\/p>\n<p>The districts\/cities are Manado City, Tomohon City, Bitung City,\nMinahasa Regency, Minahasa Tenggara Regency, Minahasa Selatan Regency,\nBolaang Mongondow Regency, Bolaang Mongondow Utara Regency, Bolaang\nMongondow Selatan Regency, and Talaud Islands Regency.<\/p>\n<p>BMKG urged the public, district\/city governments, and the North\nSulawesi Provincial Government to heighten vigilance and preparedness\nand to coordinate with relevant agencies. These measures are part of\nhydrometeorological disaster anticipatory actions, including\nwaterlogging, floods, landslides, and fallen trees, especially in areas\nwith steep, mountainous terrain or prone to landslides and floods.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Mengingat cuaca bersifat dinamis, diimbau terus monitor informasi\nperkembangan cuaca dan peringatan dini cuaca dari Stasiun Meteorologi\nSam Ratulangi Manado,\u2019 ucap Dhira Utama.<\/p>\n<p>For more detailed weather information for each kelurahan across North\nSulawesi, visit the BMKG weather website at https:\/\/cuaca.bmkg.go.id\/ or\nother verified information channels. (Ant\/Z-4)<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bmkg-10-districts-and-cities-in-north-sulawesi-warned-of-heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-until-21-may-2026-1779546010",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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