BMKG: Alert for moderate to heavy rainfall in North Maluku until 15 March
Ternate (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) through the Sultan Babullah Class I Meteorological Station in Ternate has cautioned the public to be alert to potential increased rainfall across North Maluku during the period of 9 to 15 March 2026.
Muhammad Dzikrie AF, a Weather Forecaster at the BMKG Sultan Babullah Class I Meteorological Station in Ternate, stated on Monday that atmospheric dynamics at global, regional, and local scales continue to exert significant influence on weather conditions in Indonesia, including North Maluku, in the coming week.
He explained that at the global scale, the ENSO Index in the Niño 3.4 region has been observed to have limited influence on increased convective patterns. However, the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) has been recorded as positive and spatially active, thereby influencing the formation of rain clouds, particularly in eastern Indonesia.
At the regional level, wind deflection and deceleration above North Maluku have been observed, causing air mass accumulation. This condition contributes to the formation of convective rain clouds.
Nevertheless, the BMKG warns of potential increased rainfall intensity ranging from moderate to heavy, occurring intermittently throughout the morning, afternoon, evening, night, and early morning hours.
The BMKG also urged the public to be alert to secondary impacts of this hydrometeolorological phenomenon, such as flooding, flash floods, landslides, fallen trees, reduced visibility, and strong winds.
The detailed weather forecast for the period includes the following: on 9–10 March 2026, there is potential for light to moderate rainfall forecast to occur across most areas of Morotai Island District, North Halmahera, West Halmahera, Ternate City, Tidore Islands City, Central Halmahera, East Halmahera, South Halmahera, and surrounding areas.
For 13–15 March 2026, there appears to be potential for light to heavy rainfall forecast to occur across most areas of Morotai Island, North Halmahera, Central Halmahera, East Halmahera, South Halmahera, the Sula Islands, and Taliabu Island.
The public has also been reminded to recognise potential disasters in their respective localities and implement preventive measures, such as properly disposing of rubbish, maintaining environmental cleanliness, and working together to maintain their surrounding areas.