Giarto, Chairman of the Management and Operational Team of BMKG Class\nII Jenderal Ahmad Yani Semarang, stated that hot weather in Semarang and\nthe wider Central Java region is generally expected to increase until\nOctober 2026. There is a possibility that temperatures could reach or\neven exceed 39.6 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this time, in the second semester of 2026, we are being impacted\nby a very strong El Ni\u00f1o index. What are the impacts of this El Ni\u00f1o?\nFirstly, drought; secondly, a reduction in rainfall in our region,\u201d\nGiarto explained when asked about the scorching heat currently hitting\nCentral Java on Tuesday (22\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
He added that the apparent movement of the sun from the equator\ntowards the Southern Hemisphere is also currently traversing the Java\nregion. \u201cThis causes the radiation we receive to increase. Consequently,\ntemperatures in September and October will rise,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Giarto explained that based on historical records by the Jenderal\nAhmad Yani Meteorological Station in Semarang between 2000 and 2020, the\nhighest temperatures frequently occur in October. \u201cThe highest recorded\ntemperature was 39.6 degrees Celsius, which occurred in 2015,\u201d he\nnoted.<\/p>\n
He further explained that the strong El Ni\u00f1o index makes the air\ndrier and hotter. According to Giarto, it is not impossible that this\nyear\u2019s heat could surpass the 39.6-degree mark.<\/p>\n
\u201cCertainly, with changes in vegetation, population changes, and the\nclimate change affecting us, there will be an increase in the maximum\nmeasurable temperatures. The recorded temperature could be higher than\nthat, and the perceived temperature will certainly feel even hotter\ndepending on our specific location,\u201d said Giarto.<\/p>\n
Giarto added that based on BMKG analysis, rainfall in Central Java\nthis coming October remains low. \u201cTherefore, the increase in temperature\ncan still be felt,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
As a result, drought will continue to persist in the Central Java\nregion. \u201cThe natural impact is drought and water shortages; naturally,\ngroundwater levels will also decrease slightly. In daily life, the water\nsupply from PDAM (regional water utility) that was previously smooth\nmight experience some disruptions,\u201d Giarto concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/central-java-boiling-due-to-el-nino-temperatures-potential-to-hit-39-6-degrees-celsius-1790092445", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }