Flood
Government seeds nearly 100 tons of salt-lime to control rain in Jabodetabek
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The Indonesian government has used 97.8 tons of seeding materials like sodium chloride and calcium oxide in the Weather Modification Operation (OMC) since January 12, 2026, to control extreme rain in the Jabodetabek area. The operation involves BNPB, BMKG, TNI AU, and local BPBDs, with potential extension until February 1, 2026, to prevent flooding. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that funding has been allocated for this effort.
The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD DKI) reports that floods are still submerging 30 neighborhoods (RT) in East, North, and South Jakarta, with maximum water levels of 50 centimeters. The flooding is receding after reaching 3.5 meters on Friday, due to heavy rainfall and river overflows.
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Extreme weather has struck Nusa Tenggara Barat since January 20, 2026, causing floods and strong winds in several areas. The worst impacts are in West Lombok Regency, affecting thousands of residents and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Local authorities have opened public kitchens and distributed emergency aid.
North Sumatra province has been hit by floods, landslides, and extreme weather since November 22, 2025, causing deaths and infrastructure damage. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of North Sumatra deploys teams to affected areas like South Tapanuli to Mandailing Natal. BNPB states the disaster was triggered by Tropical Cyclone KOTO and Cyclone Seed 95B.
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The Bekasi Regency Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) records 3,548 residents affected by flooding in seven sub-districts since Friday night due to heavy rainfall and Kali Cikarang overflow. The flood submerges 1,304 houses from 1,377 households, with Sukatani Sub-district the most severely impacted. Officials have set up evacuation tents and distributed logistics aid.