1+ hour, 3+ min ago (938+ words) December 1, 2025 | 10:55 am TEMPO.CO,Jakarta-The head of the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Teuku Faisal Fathani, stated that the tropical cyclone Senyar that caused flooding in Sumatra was due to anomalous weather. Teuku mentioned that Indonesia is not generally prone to cyclones. Cyclones mostly occur in the north or the western Pacific waters. They are formed north of Papua, then pass through the Philippines and end up in the South China Sea. Hence, the Philippines can be affected by cyclones more than ten times a year. Cyclones generally do not come close to the equator due to the weak Coriolis effect. Hence, cyclones do not form at the equator and only in areas with coordinates higher than 5 degrees north and 5 degrees south latitude. However, an anomaly occurred due to atmospheric anomalies. Then, the weather became cold and so…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago (756+ words) December 1, 2025 | 07:18 am TEMPO.CO,Jakarta-The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that rain, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms, will color the weather in Jakarta today, Monday, December 1, 2025. But not for the entire Jakarta area. According to BMKG's weather forecast, only Central Jakarta will be cloudy throughout today. The rest have the potential for light rain, namely South Jakarta, West Jakarta, and the Thousand Islands. Meanwhile, East Jakarta is expected to experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms today. While North Jakarta, as stated by BMKG, might have thunder but no rain. For the surrounding Jakarta area, BMKG predicts the potential for rain today to be spread evenly in all areas. Some with light intensity, some with moderate intensity. However, none will be accompanied by thunderstorms. Heavy rain or moderate intensity today is likely to occur in the Bogor Regency and City,…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago (974+ words) November 25, 2025 | 05:24 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Heruningtyas, Head of the Volcano Disaster Mitigation Team at Indonesia's Geological Agency under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, has highlighted the ongoing risk of secondary eruptions following the recent acivity of Indonesia's Mount Semeru. Secondary eruptions often occur away from the volcano's central crater, such as along the Kobokan River, which currently contains deposits of high-temperature pyroclastic material. "When it rains, it's like pouring water into a furnace, which could trigger an explosive eruption," she explained in a phone interview with Tempo on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Smoke from these secondary eruptions can be as dense as the primary pyroclastic flows, posing dangers not only to nearby areas but also disrupting visual monitoring efforts by the observation teams. Pyroclastic flow of Mount Semeru in Sumberwuluh Village, Candipuro, Lumajang, East Java, November 19, 2025. Due to high volcanic…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago (805+ words) November 23, 2025 | 01:45 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta-Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported a tectonic earthquake shaking the Halmahera Timur, North Maluku region on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 10:19:57 AM WIB (Western Indonesian Time). BMKG's analysis shows that this earthquake has been updated with a magnitude of M5.2. "The earthquake's epicenter is located at coordinates 1.28 North Latitude and 128.60 East Longitude, or precisely located on land in the Halmahera Timur, North Maluku region, at a depth of 10 kilometers," said the Director of Earthquakes and Tsunamis at BMKG, Daryono, in a written statement on Sunday. Taking into account the epicenter location and the hypocenter depth, Daryono said that the earthquake that occurred is a type of shallow earthquake due to the activity of an active fault. "The results of the source mechanism analysis indicate that the earthquake has a strike-slip mechanism," he said. He mentioned that…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (1155+ words) November 22, 2025 | 01:19 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta-The Geological Agency has escalated the activity status of Mount Semeru to Level IV (Danger/Awas) following a powerful eruption that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, November 19, 2025. Previously, the volcano, situated across Lumajang and Malang Regencies in East Java, was maintained at Level II (Caution/Waspada). Based on the seismic data recorded at Mount Semeru from November 1920, 2025, until 12:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), the following events were documented: 179 tectonic earthquakes, 7 eruption earthquakes, 4 harmonical tremors, 3 shallow volcanic earthquakes, and 6 distant tectonic earthquakes. Muhammad Wafid, Head of the Geological Agency, confirmed that the recorded earthquakes indicate that the seismic activity of Mount Semeru remains high. Wafid advised through a written statement: "Residents are strongly advised to avoid engaging in any activities within an 8-kilometer radius from the crater or the peak of Mount Semeru due to the inherent potential hazard…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (898+ words) November 19, 2025 | 09:34 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Hot clouds and eruptive activity were reported at Mount Semeru, East Java, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, prompting Indonesia's Geological Agency to urge residents and visitors to avoid all activities around the volcano, which straddles Malang and Lumajang regencies in East Java. Geological Agency Head Muhammad Wafid said the eruption began at 02:13 PM local time and showed no signs of slowing. By 05:00 PM, authorities raised the volcano's alert status to Level IV, the highest level, known locally as Awas. Wafid confirmed that eruptions and lava flows were still occurring, accompanied by persistent seismic activity at the 3,676-meter volcano. "The recorded tremors indicate a continuing supply of material from beneath Mount Semeru, alongside active surface emissions and eruptions," he said in a written statement. Under the Awas status, the Geological Agency has instructed the public to stay clear…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (977+ words) November 19, 2025 | 05:22 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A federal court in California has ordered Apple to pay US$634 million, approximately Rp10.6 trillion, to medical device maker Masimo after finding that the Apple Watch infringed on patents related to blood oxygen monitoring technology. The jury concluded that the device's sports mode and heart-rate notification features violated Masimo's intellectual property. Masimo welcomed the verdict, calling it a major milestone. "This is a significant win in our ongoing efforts to protect our innovations and intellectual property, which is crucial to our ability to develop technology that benefits patients," the company said, as reported by TechCrunch on November 15, 2025. Apple, however, rejected the ruling. In a written statement, a company spokesperson said the decision "runs contrary to the facts" and confirmed that Apple will appeal. "Masimo is a medical device company that does not sell any products to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (1468+ words) November 19, 2025 | 05:02 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -Ministers from around the world crowded the podium at theUN climate conference in Belem, Brazil,united in calling for a rapid and equitable phase-out of the fossil fuels largely responsible for drivingclimate change." Flanked by representatives from countries including Germany, Colombia, the UK and Kenya, Tina Stege, the Marshall Islands' climate envoy, evoked thespirit of Mutirao" a Portuguese word of Indigenous origin meaning 'collective effort' " in calling for a "roadmap" to transition away from oil, coal and gas. Colombia is leading the charge ofaround 80 countriesbacking the inclusion of such a roadmap in a final COP agreement this year, according to negotiators. It advances a commitment first made atCOP28 in Dubai,but withgreenhouse gas emissions at a record highand warming accelerating, some fear the talks between nearly 200 nations lack urgency. Dubbed the "COP of implementation," this year's…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (854+ words) November 19, 2025 | 10:04 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - East Java's Lumajang Regent Indah Amperawati has called on residents living in high-risk areas around Mount Semeru, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, to evacuate immediately as volcanic activity intensifies. The evacuation appeal targets communities in Sumberwuluh Village, Jugosari, Candipuro Subdistrict, and Pronojiwo Subdistrict, all located near the volcano's southeastern slopes in East Java. "The safety of our residents is the top priority. This evacuation is intended to protect every family, and the process has been arranged to run safely and orderly," Indah said in a written statement on Wednesday. She explained that the local government, together with the Lumajang Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), has prepared adequate evacuation shelters. "We are maintaining close coordination with village authorities and volunteers to assist residents as they move to safer locations," she added. The atmosphere at the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (856+ words) November 14, 2025 | 11:43 am TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued early weather warnings for multiple regions across the country, citing the potential for heavy to very heavy rainfall from November 14 to 20, 2025. The alerts cover parts of West Java, East Java, East Nusa Tenggara, Papua, and the Papuan Highlands. According to BMKG's Public Meteorology Directorate, atmospheric conditions continue to support the widespread development of rain clouds in the coming week. This is driven by strong inflows of moist air from both the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, which are enhancing water vapor supply across the Indonesian archipelago. BMKG is also monitoring cyclonic circulation patterns that are creating areas of wind convergence over large portions of the country. Combined with adequate humidity and strong local atmospheric instability, these conditions are increasing the likelihood of convective cloud formation....