Jakarta:The Government of Indonesia has implemented strengthened measures to prepare for potential hydrometeorological disasters as the country enters its rainy season. Teuku Faisal Fathani, Head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), indicated that the peak of the rainy season is anticipated between December 2026 and February 2027.

According to Cabinet Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia, the onset of this year’s rainy season has been delayed by 20 to 30 days. BMKG's projections show that the peak will occur over the three months of December 2026, January, and February 2027. These details were discussed during a meeting led by President Prabowo Subianto at the Jakarta Presidential Palace.

The Government's preparations include an early warning system that provides weather forecasts at the sub-district level, ranging from hourly to monthly data. This system is designed to identify areas under varying levels of weather alerts. Furthermore, this information will be integrated with flood and landslide vulnerability maps to enable early mitigation efforts.

In collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the Government is also planning weather modification operations. These operations aim to direct rainfall to less vulnerable areas and prevent rain over regions still recovering from previous disasters. The focus is to protect ongoing infrastructure projects from extreme weather conditions.

BMKG is also monitoring tropical cyclone activity, with expectations of increased activity from the Southern Hemisphere in early 2027. The agency will continue to provide regular weather updates to strengthen readiness among relevant ministries and agencies.

As the peak of the rainy season approaches, the Indonesian Government prioritizes public safety, the protection of vulnerable areas, and the continuity of recovery efforts in disaster-affected regions.