Weather Modification on November 10 Limited to Central Kalimantan, 2 Tons of Salt Dispensed

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that weather modification operations (OMC) took place exclusively in Central Kalimantan on November 10, 2026.

“Yesterday, November 10, 2026, the weather modification operation was carried out only in Central Kalimantan,” said Acting Head of the BNPB Data and Communication Center Berton SP Panjaitan during a press conference on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

However, Berton did not elaborate on why the operation was not conducted in several areas still experiencing forest and land fires.

He explained that the team dropped 2 tons of sodium chloride (NaCl) or salt during the operation.

“In Central Kalimantan, we dropped 2,000 kilograms of NaCl or salt in two sorties,” Berton stated.

Additionally, rain was reported in several regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan on November 10, 2026.

The affected areas included Sukamara, Lamandau, Kotawaringin Timur, Seruyan, Kotawaringin Barat, Katingan, Pulang Pisau, Gunung Mas, Kapuas, Murung Raya, Barito Utara, Barito Selatan, Barito Timur, and the City of Palangka Raya.

“We certainly hope that rain continues to fall there to completely extinguish the embers or flames still burning in several locations,” he added.