BMKG Predicts 2026 Dry Season May Last Up to 7 Months

The Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) has revealed that the duration of the dry season this year in several regions may be longer than usual. Additionally, the dry season is expected to be drier.

According to BMKG's prediction, the duration of the dry season this year will last between three to seven months, depending on the region.

BMKG will continue to update information on climate, rainless days, and potential drought to local governments as a basis for mitigation measures.

BMKG, in its 2026 Dry Season Prediction Book in Indonesia, predicts that most areas of Indonesia, or 400 Weather Zones (57.2 percent), will experience a longer dry season than usual.

The head of BMKG, Teuku Faisal Fathani, also revealed the potential for the emergence of El Nino in Indonesia this year. According to Faisal, this prediction has been made by BMKG since March and was reinforced by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in early June.

Regions predicted to experience a longer dry season include parts of Sumatra, Java, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, North Maluku, Maluku, Papua, and South Papua.