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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Forecast in North Sumatra

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of North Sumatra from 05:00 to 08:00 WIB on 16 October 2026. The source lists potential reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

Why it matters

The forecast covers multiple named areas and includes potential localized flooding and strong winds.

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
6/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
7/10

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