Today's heat is caused by many factors that often make the Indonesian people wonder why the temperature feels hotter than usual. Indonesia as a tropical country is indeed hot throughout the year, but there are certain periods of weather where the weather feels hotter and busier than normal. Understanding extreme heat causes is important so we can anticipate and maintain health. Monitor current temperature at weather. To know today's weather conditions in your city.
Extreme Heat Weather Main Cause in Indonesia · Global Voices
The heat today is caused by a combination of some scientific factors. First, the position of the sun: Indonesia goes through the equator so the sun is almost always perpendicular to the head throughout the year. When the sun is at the zenith point, surface temperature increases dramatically. Second, the dry season: April-October is the dry season in most of Indonesia. Minim clouds and without rain make solar radiation instantly heat the surface of the earth without barrier. Third, the El Niño phenomenon: when El Niño is active, Pacific sea face temperatures rise and fall less in Indonesia. The dry season is longer and drier. El nino 2023 causes severe drought and extreme temperatures in many areas. Fourth, heat island urban: big cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, and Medan, concrete and asphalt absorb and store hotter than vegetation. The city could be 3-5 ° C hotter than the surrounding countryside. Fifth, global climate change: Earth's average temperature continues to rise due to greenhouse gas emissions. Indonesia also senses its impact with average temperatures that tend to rise every decade. Monitor The weather's in the weather tomorrow.. Check 7-day forecast in the weather.. Look BMKG forecast in the weather..
Extra Hot Weather Tips - Health and Activity · Global Voices
The heat today is a natural and human factor, but we can overcome it with practical steps. Hydration: drinking water at least 2-3 liters a day during extreme heat. Avoid caffeine and alcohol that accelerates dehydration. Clothes: wear light coloured and light-colored clothes like cotton or linen that absorb sweat. Avoid the heat absorbing dark clothes. Time of outdoor activity: avoid any outdoor activity at 10: 00 to 15 at the most intense heat. Do morning activity before 0900 or after 4: 00. Protect the skin: use 30 + SPF sunscreen for outdoor activity on a sunny day. Cover your head with a hat or umbrella. Prepare the air conditioning: make sure the air conditioning or fan is functioning properly. Green plants around the house help lower the temperature. Beware of heat stroke: the symptoms include severe dizziness, nausea, red skin and hot without sweat. Immediately move into the shade and drink water. Watch the hot weather at weather..
