Indonesia Braces for Prolonged Extreme Heat, Dry Season Peak in August 2026
Extreme heat continues to grip several regions across Indonesia, with the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) attributing it to the sun's annual apparent movement near the equator, exacerbated by global warming. The agency predicts the dry season will peak in August 2026, urging public vigilance.
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