BMKG advances tropical-cyclone forecasting system in Jakarta

Jakarta — BMKG held a tropical-cyclone forecasting and information-production training programme from 9 to 13 November 2026 as part of MMS-2 Package 3, the marine-observation and forecasting technology project. The training opened at BMKG’s Jakarta auditorium on 9 November 2026, according to BMKG.

The programme involved the Tropical Cyclone Forecasting and Production System, or TCFPS. BMKG said the project covers big-data and artificial-intelligence modelling, maritime observation equipment, remote-sensing technology and system integration.

BMKG reported that 46 participants attended the training. They included personnel from public meteorology, data and computing, communications-network, regional meteorology and STMKG units.

The system combines surface observations, satellite data and numerical weather-prediction models. BMKG said it is intended to support more comprehensive tropical-cyclone forecasting and information production.

Why it matters for Komodo and maritime readers

BMKG said tropical cyclones and associated severe weather can affect maritime transport, coastal infrastructure and public safety. The agency described the forecasting system as a strategic need for Indonesia, an archipelagic country whose economic activity and national security are closely linked to sea conditions.

The programme does not provide new figures specific to Labuan Bajo or Komodo National Park. Its relevance to the area is therefore regional and operational: improved national monitoring and forecasting may inform maritime-weather services affecting eastern Indonesian waters, but BMKG’s report does not state a Komodo-specific forecast or warning.

BMKG said TCFPS uses two main modules, TC Editor and Lynx. TC Editor supports analysis and forecasting, while Lynx helps produce meteorological information products.

BMKG said the training was conducted through collaboration with CLS, Sibakom and Baron Weather under MMS-2 Package 3. The agency also said the project depends on transferring technical knowledge so its personnel can operate, maintain and further develop the system independently.

Sources

• BMKG — Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency
• Folitimes — Indonesian news outlet
• orbisweather.com