What does Flores’ geothermal potential mean for electricity access?
Flores was designated Indonesia’s first geothermal island in 2017, but official figures on potential, permitted plants and electricity access describe…
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BMKG forecasts afternoon rain chance in Labuan Bajo
BMKG forecast a brief afternoon rain chance in Labuan Bajo on 28 October 2026. Light rain was also possible in five other NTT areas, while rain-warnin…
Manggarai Barat transfers fall 17,21 percent in 2026
Manggarai Barat’s central-government transfers are set to fall 17,21 percent in 2026 to Rp839.869.273.000. Officials say the reduction is slowing deve…
What do 2025 fisheries figures reveal about Flores and NTT?
Official 2025 data show why fisheries production and fishermen’s welfare tell different stories across Flores and Nusa Tenggara Timur, including the p…
BMKG forecasts light rain for Bajawa and Ruteng on 20 October
BMKG forecasts possible light rain in Bajawa and Ruteng during the daytime on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, amid mixed weather across Nusa Tenggara Timur.
BMKG warns of 4-metre waves south of East Nusa Tenggara
BMKG warned that waves of up to 4 metres could affect the waters south of Nusa Tenggara Timur from 17 to 20 October 2026. The conditions may disrupt m…
BMKG warns of moderate waves in Sumba waters
BMKG forecast moderate waves of 1,25 to 2,5 metres in the western Sumba Strait and south of Sumba from 18 to 19 October 2026, warning of risks to fish…
BMKG forecasts Maumere temperatures up to 35°C on 17 October
BMKG forecast Maumere among East Nusa Tenggara locations reaching 35°C on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Most areas were expected to be clear or partly cl…
NTT Orders Real-Time Oversight of Flores and Sumba Disaster Funds
NTT’s secretary called for real-time probity audits of earthquake-disaster funds in Flores and Sumba on 14 October 2026. Checks should continue throug…
BMKG warns of strong winds as Flores stays broadly dry
BMKG’s 13–19 October 2026 outlook keeps Indonesia broadly dry, forecasts 0–150 mm of rain per ten-day period and warns of strong winds in Nusa Tenggar…
What BMKG’s 13–19 October forecast means for Flores travel
BMKG’s 13–19 October 2026 outlook keeps Flores in a generally dry pattern but warns that Nusa Tenggara Timur may face strong winds and local heavy rai…
What official data show about tourism and fisheries around Flores
Official data place Flores within a wider NTT picture: domestic travel reached 981,528 trips in July 2025, while capture fisheries recorded 7,461,937…
How widespread is electricity access across Flores and NTT?
Electricity reaches most communities across Nusa Tenggara Timur, but PLN’s 2025 figures show a gap between household access, village coverage and the…
BMKG warns Flores-Alor coasts of tidal flooding through October 10
BMKG warned of possible tidal flooding along Flores-Alor and other NTT coasts from 8 to 10 October 2026, linked to the new moon on 10 October.
What BMKG’s October drought alert means for Flores and NTT
BMKG has put parts of NTT under Siaga for meteorological drought in early October 2026. Most of the province may receive less than 50 millimetres of r…
