BMKG Warns of High Waves Across Several Indonesian Waters on February 17-20

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning of high waves that are potentially occurring in several Indonesian waters from February 17 to 20, 2026. BMKG forecaster, Fitri Anggraeni, stated that the wind patterns in the northern part of Indonesia generally move from the northwest to the northeast with wind … Read more

BMKG: Three Tropical Cyclone Seeds Trigger High Waves in Indonesian Waters

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning for extreme high waves in parts of Indonesian waters from February 4-7, 2026. BMKG forecaster Wilmar Rajagukguk attributed this to tropical cyclone seed 94W (8.6 degrees North, 137.6 degrees East) observed in the northern part of the Philippine Sea near Papua, tropical … Read more

High Waves Claim Lives of Three Teenage Tourists on West Java’s Coast

TEMPO.CO, Pangandaran – Two missing tourists in the South Coast of West Java were found dead after being swept away by high waves. One was found at Pangandaran Beach, Pangandaran Regency, West Java, and the other at Karang Papak Beach, Garut Regency, West Java “At 10:00 AM WIB (Western Indonesia Time), they were found and … Read more

Beware of High Waves Due to Cyclone Seed 97S, BMKG: Up to 6 Meters in North Natuna Sea

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued an early warning regarding the potential for high waves in several domestic waters. This warning, which fishermen and sailors must pay attention to, is valid until January 15, 2025. Referring to the official statement issued by BMKG on Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, wind speed … Read more