The West Java Provincial Government plans to begin restoring damaged forests in December 2025 to reduce the risk of natural disasters. Governor Dedi Mulyadi said that two residents would manage each hectare, planting and maintaining trees for a daily wage of Rp50,000 to encourage broad community participation. The government will combine non-timber forest trees, such as banyan, with productive species including petai, jengkol and jackfruit, allowing residents to gain long-term economic benefits.

A tornado struck Sekeloa, Coblong, Bandung, on November 30, 2025, lasting about five minutes and damaging 33 homes. Three homes were heavily damaged, four moderately damaged and the remainder lightly damaged, with most damage affecting roofs and asbestos sheets. No deaths were reported. Additional incidents included a failed retaining structure in Cipaganti and a landslide in Ciumbuleuit. Bandung’s disaster agencies, municipal officials, security forces and residents cleared debris, assessed damage and organized emergency support. Mayor Muhammad Farhan ordered aid posts and the distribution of temporary lighting, roofing materials, supplies and health services while warning residents to remain alert as extreme weather risk increases during the seasonal transition.

Indonesia’s Geological Agency raised Mount Ile Werung in Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara, from Normal Level I to Alert Level II on November 30, 2025, after a sharp increase in deep volcanic earthquakes. The activity included 19 earthquakes on November 29 and 23 after a felt tremor, suggesting increased pressure and possible magma migration. Although significant visual changes were not observed, authorities warned of potential explosive eruptions, pyroclastic clouds, volcanic bombs, toxic gases, lava flows, and underwater hazards near Mounts Hobal and Wetitar. Residents and visitors were advised to stay at least two kilometers from the crater, while the alert status remains in effect pending further evaluation.

A 17-year-old driver identified by the initials MRS died after the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport he was driving struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on the Cicalengka Bypass in Bandung Regency, West Java, on the morning of November 29, 2025. The impact trapped him inside the vehicle, and Bandung search-and-rescue personnel later extricated his body. Police said the Pajero was traveling from Garut toward Bandung, while the rescue office confirmed that the operation was completed after the victim was evacuated and taken to Cicalengka Regional Hospital.

The physical work to revitalize Bandung Square has been completed after four months, and the Bandung City Government plans to reopen the public space in mid-December 2025. Remaining work involves cleaning, organizing the area and checking facilities. The revitalization preserves the landmark synthetic grass while improving supporting infrastructure, including fencing, seating areas, drainage and wheelchair-accessible routes. The changes are intended to address previous accessibility problems and frequent water pooling during rain.

The physical revitalization of Bandung Square has been completed after four months of work, with cleaning, site organization, and facility checks still underway. The Bandung City Government plans to reopen the public space in mid-December 2025. The project retained the square’s distinctive synthetic grass while improving supporting facilities, including fencing, seating areas, disability-accessible paths, and drainage systems intended to reduce wheelchair access problems and rainwater accumulation.

Indonesia’s Geological Agency lowered Mount Semeru’s alert level from Level IV (Awas) to Level III (Siaga) on November 29, 2025, after monitoring found stable volcanic activity and no evidence of new magma supply. The volcano remains dangerous because pyroclastic flows can occur from unstable summit material and lahar risk rises with rainfall. Authorities prohibit activity in the Besuk Kobokan sector up to 13 kilometers from the summit, within 500 meters of the riverbanks along areas potentially affected up to 17 kilometers away, and within five kilometers of the crater. Residents, hikers, and tourists are urged to follow official updates and maintain strict mitigation measures.

The article compiles Liputan6.com’s three most-read News stories on November 28, 2025. President Prabowo Subianto urged teachers to be firm with disrespectful students and supported expelling a general’s child who had behaved improperly toward a teacher. Experts from the Bandung Institute of Technology attributed severe flooding and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra to the interaction of extreme atmospheric conditions, environmental degradation and reduced regional water capacity. Former President Joko Widodo denied inaugurating the IMIP airport in Morowali, saying he had instead inaugurated Maleo Airport.

The first Global Summit on High-Quality Joint Development of the 'Belt and Road' was held in Jakarta, marking significant technological and cultural collaboration between China and Indonesia. Key projects include the China-Indonesia GEM-ITB-CSU Joint Research Laboratory and the GEM-UNU Yogyakarta Future Metallurgy Academy, aimed at supporting sustainable development. The summit celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and 70 years since the Bandung Conference. GEM's contributions to technological innovation and education were highlighted, with Xu Kaihua recognized for his leadership. The event underscored the importance of international cooperation in achieving sustainable development goals.

PLN Icon Plus and Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) have collaborated on a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative focused on environmental conservation and food security. The project, conducted in Bandung, involved planting 1,000 trees to support local food resources and environmental preservation. The initiative, supported by local government, military, police, and environmental groups, aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable natural resource management. Key figures from both organizations emphasized the significance of this collaboration in promoting a greener Indonesia and transitioning towards green energy.