Cilacap Fishermen Experience Historic Economic Boost During Unprecedented Jellyfish Harvest Amidst Prolonged Drought
The coastal waters of Cilacap, Central Java, have become the epicenter of a remarkable marine phenomenon as local fishermen navigate an extraordinary season of jellyfish abundance. Since August 2026, the…
The Prolonged Drought and the Escalating Crisis of Forest Fires Across the Indonesian Archipelago
The prolonged drought currently gripping Indonesia has catalyzed a catastrophic series of forest and land fires (karhutla) that are currently ravaging vast swathes of Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Papua. This environmental…
Crisis of Thirst: Prolonged Drought Paralyzes Communities Across Bangka Island Amid Ecological Degradation
The prolonged dry season has descended upon the Bangka Belitung Islands with devastating intensity, leaving 13 villages and one sub-district grappling with a severe shortage of clean water. As reservoir…
South Kalimantan Faces Escalating Crisis as Severe Drought and Wildfires Devastate Local Communities and Infrastructure
The relentless grip of an intensifying drought, exacerbated by El Niño conditions, has pushed the province of South Kalimantan into a state of emergency as catastrophic wildfires continue to decimate…
Bogor Water Crisis Reveals Deep Ecological Fissures Amidst Prolonged Drought and Urban Encroachment
The once-thriving river systems of Bogor, West Java, are currently facing an unprecedented hydrological collapse. Major arteries such as the Ciliwung, Cipamingkis, and Ciherang rivers have seen their water levels…
BMKG Issues Urgent Wildfire Warning as Pontianak Air Quality Index Reaches Dangerous Level of 483 Amid Severe Drought Conditions
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an urgent public advisory urging citizens and local authorities across Indonesia to drastically heighten their vigilance against…
Extreme Drought and Prey Migration Driven by Climate Change Linked to the Disappearance of Homo floresiensis from Liang Bua 61,000 Years Ago
The lush, verdant landscape of Flores, an island in the Indonesian archipelago, was once a drastically different environment than the one observed today. Approximately 100,000 years ago, the region was…
Indonesia Braces for Extreme Drought and Wildfire Crisis as Super El Nino and Positive Indian Ocean Dipole Converge in 2026
The Indonesian Archipelago is facing one of its most significant climatic challenges in recent history as the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issues a high-level alert regarding the 2026…

















