Most Cities in Indonesia to Experience Rain Today, Some with Thunderstorms

Most major cities in Indonesia are forecast to experience rain today, with varying intensities. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) also forecasts that some major cities in the same region will experience lower rainfall.

“For the western part of Indonesia, be aware of the potential for thunderstorms in Palembang, Banjarmasin, and Samarinda,” said BMKG forecaster Afif in a weather forecast broadcast in Jakarta, Saturday, May 16, 2026.

He mentioned that there is potential for moderate rain in the cities of Medan, Palangkaraya, and Tanjung Selor. Meanwhile, light rain is expected to dominate most of the other western regions and the island of Java.

“Then, there is potential for light rain in Padang, Pekanbaru, Tanjung Pinang, Pangkalpinang, Bandar Lampung, all of Java Island, and Pontianak,” he added.

Not only is there the potential for rain, but people in the city of Banda Aceh are also expected to experience weather conditions with thick clouds covering the area. As for other areas in Sumatra, the BMKG stated that there is potential for hazy air, which will specifically occur in the cities of Jambi and Bengkulu.

Moving on to monitoring the eastern part of Indonesia, the BMKG also advises people to be aware of the potential for rain accompanied by thunderstorms in the areas of Manado and Jayawijaya. “Then, there is potential for moderate rain in Mamuju, Gorontalo, and Ternate,” he explained, detailing the weather conditions for the eastern region.

In conclusion, he detailed a number of cities in the central and eastern regions that have the potential to experience light rain, including Denpasar, Mataram, Kupang, Makassar, Kendari, Palu, Ambon, Sorong, Manokwari, Nabire, Jayapura, and Merauke. (Ant)