Jakarta – The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) estimates that October 2024 will be one of the hottest months in Java. The sun’s apparent position directly above Java Island is said to be the main cause of the significant increase in temperature in this region.
BMKG’s Deputy for Climatology, Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan, said this phenomenon will last for the next few weeks.
“The increase in temperature that we are currently experiencing is closely related to the apparent position of the sun above Java Island in October, causing solar radiation received by the land surface to be more intense,” Ardhasena said in an official statement, Tuesday, October 8.
According to Ardhasena, this phenomenon is further exacerbated by the dry season conditions that still occur in several areas of Java Island, including Semarang and its surroundings. During the dry season, the number of clouds decreases drastically, allowing the sun’s rays to shine unhindered.
“The weather tends to be sunny with few clouds during the day. This causes the earth’s surface temperature to increase because no clouds block the sun’s rays,” Ardhasena explained.
This extreme heat is also felt in other areas outside Java, such as Bali and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). BMKG noted that temperatures in these areas have been above normal.
“Temperature data in several locations, such as Central Java, East Java, Bali, and NTT, are currently above their historical average temperatures, even reaching extreme levels in some places,” Ardhasena added.
The BMKG also warned that extreme hot weather conditions can impact people’s health and daily activities. For this reason, the BMKG recommends that people reduce outdoor activities during the day, wear clothes that protect them from direct exposure to sunlight, and increase water consumption to prevent dehydration.
With an expected increase in temperature until the end of October, BMKG continues to monitor and provide the latest weather information to the public to help them prepare for hotter weather conditions.
“We will continue to monitor temperature developments and provide regular updates. We urge the public to remain vigilant against the impact of this increase in temperature, especially in areas affected by extreme heat,” Ardhasena concluded. (Hartatik)
