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BMKG Warns of Possible Rain in Parts of West Kalimantan from Sept. 1 to 7
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BMKG Warns of Possible Rain in Parts of West Kalimantan from Sept. 1 to 7

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Indonesia’s BMKG forecast sporadic rain in parts of West Kalimantan from Sept. 1 to 7, 2026.
  • BNPB reported 30 active forest and land-fire hotspots, hazardous air quality and visibility below one kilometer.
  • Authorities are conducting weather modification and coordinated aerial and ground operations, but face low visibility, peatland and water-supply constraints.

Rain may offer some relief in West Kalimantan, where 30 forest and land-fire hotspots remain active and air quality is generally hazardous. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency, or BMKG, forecasts sporadic rain in parts of the province from Sept. 1 to 7, 2026.

Berton SP Panjaitan, acting head of the National Disaster Management Agency’s data, information and disaster communications center, said authorities planned to use the forecast rain through weather modification operations. He also expressed hope that BMKG would recommend more intensive aerial operations.

BMKG forecasts that sporadic rain will occur in parts of West Kalimantan from Sept. 1 to 7.

— Berton SP PanjaitanHe described the forecast during a news conference and linked it to planned weather modification efforts.

Authorities have already conducted one weather modification operation, dispersing 1,600 kilograms of salt, Panjaitan said. The effort aims to optimize rainfall in areas affected by the fires.

The fires continue to create difficult conditions for response teams. BNPB said visibility had fallen below one kilometer, while operations faced the added challenges of poor visibility, hard-to-extinguish peatlands and limited water supplies. Aerial and ground firefighting efforts are continuing in coordination.

The weather modification operation was carried out once by dispersing 1,600 kilograms of salt.

— Berton SP PanjaitanHe gave details of an earlier attempt to enhance rainfall.
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