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Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Kep. Riau

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts, Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast from 12:50 to 14:50 WIB on 16 October 2026 in parts of Kep. Riau, including Batu Aji, Bintan Utara, Bulang, Kepulauan Posek, and Lingga Timur. The source warned of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advised the public to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.

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  • Affected location: Kep. Riau
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  1. Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast from 12:50 to 14:50 WIB on 16 October 2026 in parts of Kep. Riau, including Batu Aji, Bintan Utara, Bulang, Kepulauan Posek, and Lingga Timur. The source warned of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advised the public to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.

    Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts
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Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
8/10

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