Lampung - The Lampung Provincial Government (Pemprov) carried out weather modification operations as one of the preventive steps in reducing the risk of hydrometeorological disasters in the region.
"The Lampung Provincial Government is committed to taking preventive measures to reduce the risk of hydrometeorological disasters, such as floods and landslides, and to ensure the safety and comfort of the community," said Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal based on a statement in Bandarlampung, Wednesday, quoted by Antara.
He said one of the preventive steps was carried out by carrying out weather modification operations.
"Today, a review of weather modification operations was carried out as a proactive step by the Lampung Provincial Government in the face of potential extreme weather and increased rainfall in a number of Lampung areas," he said.
He explained that the weather modification operation was carried out with the aim of controlling the growth of rain clouds so that they could fall early in the water area, so that the impact of heavy rain on the mainland could be minimized.
"The Lampung Provincial Government also continues to coordinate with the central government and related institutions in order to ensure that the implementation of weather modification operations runs optimally," he said.
Based on weather forecasts for the period of December 17-24, 2025, most of Lampung is expected to experience light to moderate rain, even potentially heavy rain in some areas, especially in the afternoon and evening.
Several areas have the potential to experience high rainfall approaching 100 millimeters, with wind speeds ranging from 15 to 20 knots.
"Currently, the implementation of weather modification operations is carried out using Fletcher-type aircraft which has limited operating range, so additional strategies are needed to optimize the effectiveness of the implementation. activities," he said.
Based on data from the weather modification operation team related to the development of atmospheric conditions and the potential for rain cloud growth in the western Sumatra waters, it is estimated that it can move towards Lampung Province.
Based on the results of monitoring, the wind pattern is currently moving from west to northwest, so it has the potential to push rain clouds to the Lampung mainland.
Therefore, the weather modification operation team proposed the establishment of a shadow post in the western coastal area of Sumatra to expand the range of aircraft operations and increase the effectiveness of rain cloud control.
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