Indonesia Employs Cloud Seeding to Alleviate Jakarta Flooding

Severe rainfall has displaced thousands and claimed one life, with weather modification efforts underway to reduce further damage.

Heavy rains since Monday have caused severe flooding in Jakarta and surrounding cities, displacing at least 2,200 people and submerging over 1,000 homes.
Authorities have begun cloud seeding operations to reduce rainfall intensity by directing rain away from flood-prone areas or causing lighter precipitation.
The flooding, exacerbated by overflowing rivers, has led to water levels reaching up to three meters in some areas, forcing residents to evacuate to rooftops or use ropes for safety.
Rescue teams are using rubber boats and distributing essential supplies, including food and blankets, to assist affected residents in the worst-hit areas.
Jakarta, a low-lying city prone to flooding during the wet season, has experienced its worst flooding since 2020, when torrential rains killed nearly 70 people.