BMKG warns of coastal flooding across Flores from 8 to 10 October
BMKG warned of coastal flooding across Flores-Alor and other NTT shorelines from 8 to 10 October 2026. A new moon on 10 October may raise maximum sea levels.
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Kupang — Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) warned of potential coastal flooding across parts of East Nusa Tenggara from Thursday, 8 October, to Saturday, 10 October 2026.
The warning covers the coasts of Flores-Alor, Sabu-Raijua, Sumba and Timor-Rote. BMKG issued the information through the Tenau Kupang Maritime Meteorological Station.
The agency linked the risk to a new-moon phase expected on 10 October 2026, which could raise maximum sea levels. BMKG said its assessment also considered water-level data, tidal predictions, wind speed and wave height.
Why it matters to Flores readers
Coastal flooding could disrupt activity around ports and shorelines, including cargo loading and unloading, coastal settlements, salt ponds and inland fisheries. People in affected coastal areas were urged to remain alert to the effects of maximum tides.
BMKG also said people at sea and in coastal areas should follow its latest maritime-weather information. The agency provided maritime-weather information through its website, telephone and text-message services.
The warning period runs from 8 October through 10 October 2026. BMKG said conditions were associated with maximum sea levels during the specified period.
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