First published 10/6/2026, 11:19:16 AM · Last updated 10/6/2026, 11:19:16 AM

Thunderstorm Tonight in Papua Tengah

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua Tengah, particularly Iwaka, Kuala Kencana, and Tembagapura, from 19:00 to 21:00 WIT on 6 October 2026. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.

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: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The forecast identifies possible localized flooding and other hazardous conditions in the named areas.

Location

Sources

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

Report an issue