First published Oct 12, 2026, 2:46:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 2:46:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorm Tonight in Papua Tengah

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua Tengah from 12 October 2026 at 23:16 WIT, with conditions expected to improve by 13 October at 03:00 WIT. The forecast warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding across nine named areas.

Why it matters

The forecast advises vigilance and precautions in the affected areas because of possible flooding, strong winds, and reduced visibility.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Thunderstorm Tonight in Papua TengahBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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