BMKG warns of heavy rain and lightning in parts of Flores

Manggarai — The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned on 12 November 2026 of heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds in parts of Manggarai, West Manggarai, East Manggarai and Ngada.

Why it matters: Travellers in parts of Manggarai, West Manggarai, East Manggarai and Ngada could encounter severe weather between 17:00 and 20:00 WITA on 12 November 2026.

The short-term warning applied from 17:00 to 20:00 Central Indonesia Time, according to Pos Kupang. Areas initially listed included Ruteng, Wae Rii, Satar Mese and other parts of Manggarai; Lembor and Sano Nggoang in West Manggarai; Borong, Poco Ranaka and other areas in East Manggarai; and Aimere and Bajawa Utara in Ngada.

BMKG said the conditions could spread to additional areas, including Komodo district in West Manggarai, as well as Bajawa, Soa and other parts of Ngada, according to the report.

A separate report by Radio Republik Indonesia said BMKG El Tari Kupang had warned of rain that could be accompanied by lightning and strong winds on 12 November, particularly in West Manggarai, Manggarai, East Manggarai and Southwest Sumba.

Media Indonesia reported that BMKG’s broader three-day outlook, covering 10–12 November, placed West Manggarai, Manggarai, East Manggarai and Southwest Sumba among the areas on alert for moderate to heavy rain on 12 November. It said no alert for strong winds had been recorded in that broader outlook.

The short-term warning was a weather forecast, not a report of damage or disruption. Travellers in the affected districts, including people heading to or from the Labuan Bajo area, faced the possibility of rapidly changing conditions during the warning window.

Sources

• Pos Kupang
• Radio Republik Indonesia
• Media Indonesia