Extreme Weather Alert in South Sulawesi on Friday 6 March 2026: Makassar and Seven Regions Hit by Heavy Rain

BMKG’s Regional Office IV Makassar issued an early warning for South Sulawesi on Friday, 6 March 2026, predicting moderate to heavy rain with lightning and strong winds in Makassar and several other districts. The severe weather is expected to last from 11:10 to 13:10 WITA. Residents are advised to heighten their awareness of hydrometeorological hazards such as flooding, fallen trees and reduced visibility, and to seek shelter if necessary. The weather system is linked to the regional monsoon and may intensify with the arrival of tropical wind patterns. People outdoors are urged to seek safe shelter and to avoid taking shelter beneath tall trees or advertising boards while the extreme conditions persist.