Indonesia launches national early warning system to enhance disaster preparedness

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is preparing an early warning system in Indonesia's new capital city Nusantara as part of its disaster mitigation efforts. - Photo: Antara

JAKARTA: Indonesia has launched the National Early Warning System for Disasters (SNPDK) which includes the Early Warning System (EWS) Digital TV system and the Disaster Prevention Information System (DPIS) to enhance the republic’s disaster preparedness.

The SNPDK integrates disaster information systems from various ministries, agencies, and regional authorities, as well as key providers such as the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and the National Disaster Management Agency.