Since Monday (18/09/2017), the hot air has spread in Jakarta area. The heat is also felt in the majority of regions in Indonesia. Fortunately, the people of Indonesia do not have to wait long for rain.
Head of Public Relations Agency Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) Hary Tirto Djatmiko said, starting this weekend, in western Java already indicate the potential for rain. One of them is Jabodetabek. Last night it was raining.
Hary said, September to November is a period of transition from the dry season to the rainy season, while the rainy season will approach Indonesia in October-November. However, not all regions will feel the rain.
"76 percent of the region's zone zone began in October and November. Gradually will shift to the eastern region, Central Java, East Java, and so on, "he said.
Related to the heat that hit Indonesia, Hary said that the phenomenon of hot weather is common during the dry season. The heat that appears, ranges from 34-37.5 degrees Celsius, still normal heat temperature.
"That's normal. That number is obtained from the air temperature monitoring, "said Hary when contacted,
Hary said, there are several factors that trigger the rise in temperature. The sun just above the equator makes the heat radiation enter optimally. In addition, the cold and dry air flow from Autralia makes the air humidity less than 60 percent at 3,000 meters altitude and 5,000 meters from the surface
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