Extreme Weather: Yogyakarta Hit by Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

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M. Syaifullah

May 20, 2026 | 07:30 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds battered several areas across Yogyakarta on Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2026. The Yogyakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded numerous incidents of fallen trees, snapped branches, and roofs ripped off houses due to the extreme weather.

The Head of BPBD Yogyakarta, Agustinus Ruruh Haryata, stated that the severe weather conditions began around 2 p.m. and are expected to persist until 4 p.m.

Extreme Weather: Yogyakarta Hit by Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

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