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Indonesia Faces Prolonged Dry Spells: 17 Provinces Hit by Extreme Rainless Days, Yogyakarta Records 141 Days
According to Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), 17 provinces have experienced "extremely long rainless periods." The most severe case is in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, which has gone 141 consecutive days without rain. This occurs even as many regions are still in their dry season, raising concerns about water resources.
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has reported that 17 provinces are experiencing "extremely long rainless periods." This indicates a record-breaking dry spell, even as many regions remain under the influence of the dry season. The most severe situation is in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, which has recorded 141 consecutive days without rain. According to the latest BMKG data as of September 20, 2026, these long rainless days signify that certain areas have been without precipitation for an exceptionally extended duration. Following Yogyakarta, Central Java and East Java provinces have recorded 139 days, and East Nusa Tenggara province has recorded 128 days, highlighting the significant dryness across Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands. The list of 17 provinces with extremely long rainless days, based on BMKG's update as of September 20, 2026, is as follows: 1. DI Yogyakarta: 141 days 2. Central Java: 139 days 3. East Java: 139 days 4. East Nusa Tenggara: 128 days 5. West Nusa Tenggara: 125 days 6. Bali: 123 days 7. West Java: 120 days 8. Banten: 118 days 9. South Sulawesi: 112 days 10. Maluku: 104 days 11. Bangka Belitung: 103 days 12. Southeast Sulawesi: 99 days 13. Gorontalo: 99 days 14. North Sulawesi: 98 days 15. West Sulawesi: 98 days 16. Central Kalimantan: 97 days 17. North Maluku: 96 days These regions are facing concerns about water resource depletion and impacts on agriculture due to the prolonged dry season. The BMKG urges dry areas to continue conserving water. For regions already experiencing the rainy season, the agency also advises maintaining drainage systems, such as clearing waterways, to prevent flooding and landslides caused by increased water flow. This prolonged dryness is affecting weather patterns across Indonesia, underscoring the critical importance of water resource management and disaster preparedness. Some areas are reportedly experiencing insufficient rainfall even after entering the rainy season, with climate change impacts also being cited. Source: Detik
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