El Niño Observatory
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El Niño Observatory Monitored cities West Java Bandung

El Niño in BandungWest Java · Indonesia

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: ModerateCritical · Drought / water / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressure

Bandung is inside the projected impact zone Indonesia & Malaysia.

Severe drought dries peatlands, fuelling large-scale forest fires and transboundary haze; rice and palm yields fall.

Next 14 days in Bandung

3 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.

% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details.

Local news Bandung

Recent coverage that mentions your area and this season's weather risks.

Local videos Bandung

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Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Bandung

Taman Sari District

Taman Sari District

Central Bandung area with poor safe-water access and documented water stress

Cigondewah

Cigondewah

Bandung neighborhood reported to rely on water vendors during drought

Sukajadi District

Sukajadi District

One of Bandung's critical groundwater areas with recurring depletion

Andir District

Andir District

Listed among Bandung sub-districts with critical groundwater conditions

Sukasari District

Sukasari District

Critical groundwater decline has been documented in this Bandung district

Ciparay District, Ciheulang Village

Ciparay District, Ciheulang Village

2024 drought report said residents faced reduced water discharge

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.

What you should do

  • Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
  • Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
  • If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
  • Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
  • Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Emergency kit: what to have ready

Emergency numbers

Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.

Official monitoring agencies

BMKG

National weather service

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BNPB

Civil defense and emergencies

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NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Global ENSO reference

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IRI, Columbia University

Global ENSO reference

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bandung affected by El Niño?

Yes. Bandung sits in the documented impact zone Indonesia & Malaysia: Severe drought dries peatlands, fuelling large-scale forest fires and transboundary haze; rice and palm yields fall.

Will it rain in Bandung in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 3 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of Bandung do?

Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.

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