The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics\n(BMKG) has released predictions for the start of the 2026 dry season in\nIndonesia, which will occur gradually beginning in April. This\ninformation is crucial for the public to prepare for agricultural\nactivities, water availability, and anticipating dry weather\nconditions.<\/p>\n
The forecast for the start of the dry season in April 2026 indicates\nthat several regions in Indonesia will enter the dry period earlier than\nothers. So, which regions are expected to begin the dry season in April\n2026, and what is BMKG\u2019s overall prediction?<\/p>\n
Forecast for the Start of the 2026 Dry Season<\/p>\n
BMKG, through its publication \u2018Prediction of the Dry Season 2026 in\nIndonesia\u2019, states that the start of the dry season in 2026 will occur\ngradually across various regions. Most of Indonesia is expected to enter\nthe dry season during the April, May, and June 2026 period, beginning in\nNusa Tenggara and expanding to other areas.<\/p>\n
According to the BMKG publication, around 114 Seasonal Zones (ZOM),\nor 16.3% of the territory, are predicted to start the dry season in\nApril 2026, followed by 184 ZOM in May and 163 ZOM in June. This\nforecast shows that the seasonal transition will occur gradually and not\nsimultaneously across all of Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Regions Entering the Dry Season Early in April<\/p>\n
BMKG notes that the regions predicted to enter the start of the dry\nseason in April 2026 include the northern coast of western Java, the\nnorthern and southern coasts of Central Java, most of the Special Region\nof Yogyakarta, parts of East Java, parts of Bali, West Nusa Tenggara,\nEast Nusa Tenggara, and a small part of South Sulawesi.<\/p>\n
Overall, the start of the dry season in Indonesia does not occur\nsimultaneously. Out of a total of 699 ZOM, a small portion of regions\nwill begin the dry season as early as February and March, while other\nareas will enter the dry period in subsequent months. This demonstrates\nthe varying climate characteristics across Indonesia\u2019s regions.<\/p>\n
BMKG\u2019s Prediction for the 2026 Dry Season<\/p>\n
BMKG also predicts that most of Indonesia will experience the start\nof the dry season earlier than normal conditions. Approximately 46.5% of\nthe territory is expected to have an earlier dry season compared to the\nclimatological average for the 1991-2020 period.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the peak of the dry season is forecasted to occur from\nJuly to September 2026, with most regions experiencing drier conditions\nthan normal. This information serves as an important reference for the\nagriculture, water resources, energy, and disaster management sectors in\npreparing anticipatory measures against potential droughts.<\/p>\n
The BMKG\u2019s 2026 dry season prediction can serve as a reference for\nthe public and local governments in facing the dry period starting from\nApril. By understanding the regions that will enter the dry season\nfirst, anticipatory steps such as water management and activity\nadjustments can be taken earlier.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/start-of-dry-season-in-april-2026-in-indonesia-list-of-affected-regions-1774777873", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }