BMKG Head Teuku Faisal Fathani said the main command center is being built in Jakarta, supported by a backup facility in Bali to ensure a 24-hour operational system.
“With the dual command system, the entire early warning network will remain active even if a disruption occurs in one region,” Fathani said during a hearing with Commission V of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on Tuesday.
He explained that the new system integrates the monitoring of earthquakes, tsunamis, extreme weather, and air quality into a single national platform.
The system is also supported by automated algorithms developed through the Indonesia Disaster Resilience Initiative Project (IDRP).
The project, a collaboration between BMKG and the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) with support from the World Bank, was completed in 2025 with an international grant worth US$85 million.
Fathani, who was inaugurated as BMKG head a week ago, said strengthening digital systems and real-time monitoring is crucial amid the rising frequency of hydrometeorological disasters.
"BMKG is committed to building infrastructure that is not only advanced but also resilient and inclusive," he said, adding that Indonesia is now moving toward an integrated early warning system that meets global meteorological standards.
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