BMKG flags early fog in Ruteng and Bajawa on 23 September

Ruteng and Bajawa — The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) forecast partly cloudy conditions across East Nusa Tenggara on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, while thick fog may form in the two highland towns before dawn. The forecast puts the province’s air temperatures at 14–33°C, with Ruteng and Bajawa among the coldest areas.

BMKG data cited in the forecast indicates that the lowest temperature is 14°C. The report describes the general provincial outlook as cloudy or partly cloudy and identifies early-morning thick fog as a possibility for Ruteng and Bajawa.

Why it matters to Komodo readers

The forecast is relevant to travel around Flores because conditions in Ruteng and Bajawa differ from the wind advisory areas farther east and south. Readers planning movement through the highlands can expect cooler conditions and possible reduced visibility before dawn.

The strongest-wind warning cited in the report applies to Kupang, Ba’a and Sabu rather than the Komodo area. The report therefore separates the highland fog risk affecting Ruteng and Bajawa from the wind advisory for those other locations.

Another report covering the same BMKG outlook says weather across the province is expected to be dominated by cloudy conditions on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. It gives the temperature range for the 22 listed regencies and cities as 14 to 33°C and reports humidity of 33 to 99 per cent.

The available reports do not state a further action or change in forecast after 23 September 2026.

Sources

• Tribunnews Kupang — regional weather report
• RRI Ende — established national public radio report citing BMKG El Tari Kupang; reports fog potential in Bajawa and Ruteng and temperatures down to 14°C in Mang
• BMKG — official Nusa Tenggara Timur provincial forecast; lists Manggarai conditions as kabut/asap with temperatures reaching 14°C on 23 September 2026