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Authorities warns of extreme weather as ‘mudik’ season begins
Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) head Dwikorita Karnawati said that while the overall chance of rainfall had decreased as Indonesia transitioned to the dry season, several atmospheric factors made for a continued risk of extreme weather across the country.
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Thick black clouds hang over high-rise buildings in Jakarta on Dec. 5, 2024. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned of extreme weather during the 2025 mudik (exodus) season. (Antara/Asprilla Dwi Adha)
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uthorities have warned about the risk of extreme weather as millions of Indonesians embark on their Idul Fitri mudik (exodus) journeys.
The government estimates that 146.4 million people, or 52 percent of the country’s population, will travel to their hometowns during the mudik period, which began on Friday, with most expected to return by April 9.
Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) head Dwikorita Karnawati said that while the overall chance of rainfall had decreased as Indonesia transitioned to the dry season, several atmospheric factors made for a continued risk of extreme weather across the country.
These factors included the Madden-Julian Oscillation in the Indian Ocean, several cyclones in waters surrounding the country and the equatorial Rossby and Kelvin waves from the Pacific Ocean. All of these could trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall, though the duration is expected to be shorter than during peak rainy season earlier this year.
“We urge mudik travelers to plan their journeys carefully by checking weather forecasts at least a week before departure and adjusting their travel plans accordingly,” she added.
The BMKG has introduced a new feature to its InfoBMKG app that enables mudik travelers to access real-time weather forecasts along their travel routes, whether by land, sea or air. These forecasts are detailed down to the district level.
In addition, the weather agency has partnered with the Communications and Information Technology Ministry to send early disaster warnings by text message in the event of a natural disaster.
