First published Oct 28, 2026, 10:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 10:29:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm This Morning in Sumatera Utara

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast to begin in parts of Sumatera Utara on 29 October 2026 at 05:15 WIB. The supplied excerpt’s list of affected districts is cut off.

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Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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