Indonesia on Alert for Heavy Rains, Landslides from Late 2026 to Early 2027
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warns of heightened risks of floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall during the peak of the rainy season from December 2026 to February 2027. A briefing to President Prabowo highlighted the need for early warning systems and potential weather modification operations.
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