The Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG), together with the National Fatial Administration Agency (BNPB), strengthened the implementation of weather modification operations (OMC) to reduce the risk of hydrometeorological disasters in Jakarta, Bogor, Depot, Tangarange and Bekashi (Jabodetabek).
This is done from the amount of precipitation with easy or heavy intensity in the past few days, which can influence people’s lives.
BMKG Tri Hairtoko Seto deputy weather modification explained that this time OMC was held within 24 hours without a break from July 7, 2025 from the post of operating command in Halim Perdanakusum Lanud, East Jakarta. This activity of the OMC is part of the government’s strategic efforts to create the national weather modification potential through cross -institutional synergy and the participation of the private sector.
“This operation is intended not only on the prevention of natural disasters, but also suppresses the escalation of its impact and accelerates the processing process in the field. Cooperation is the key to success, ”the Seto from the press release on Friday (7/7/2025) is quoted.
As of July 10, 2025, two operators held 18 Sorti Aviation, namely PT Alkonost and PT Makson. The operation succeeded in polishing 12.4 tons of sodium chloride (NACL) and 3.6 tons of calcium oxide (CAO) into a cloud system, which can potentially cause extreme rain.