Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will maximize weather modification operations (OMC), water bombing, and ground task forces to handle forest and land fires throughout September 2026.
Governor Pramono Anung explained that the reason weather modification operations (OMC) cannot be carried out during the current dry season is the lack of clouds.
The BMKG and BNPB launch weather modification operations in Java and Bali to combat extreme rain and flood risks. Read how Indonesia is managing the 2026 cyclone season.
Jakarta’s BPBD conducts four weather modification flights to reduce rainfall by 23%. Stay updated on Jakarta's flood mitigation and weather seeding operations.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) emphasized that the Weather Modification Operation (OMC) conducted in Indonesia is a measured, science-based disaster mitigation effort aimed at protecting the public amidst the increasing threat of climate change.
Joint personnel conducted a Weather Modification Operation (OMC) by spreading 8 quintals of Calcium Oxide (CaO) over Jakarta and its surrounding areas.
Jakarta extends weather modification by seeding salt clouds from the Sunda Strait to Tangerang to reduce flood risks. Read the full report on inp.polri.go.id.
BNPB confirms weather modification reduced rainfall across Sumatra disaster zones. Read the full update on emergency response and safety efforts.
BMKG conducts weather modification in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra to support flood and landslide response. Read the full update.
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported a decrease in rainfall intensity in the Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek) area, four days after the weather modification operation (OMC) was carried out to reduce the potential for flooding in the region.
Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, revealed that BNPB is preparing to conduct weather modification operations to handle the flooding that occurred in the Greater Jakarta area.
BNPB to conduct weather modification over Jakarta amid flood risks. Governor Pramono calls for urgent canal dredging and deploys hundreds of pumps citywide.
