Fishermen on Morotai Island Killed by Lightning, BNPB Reminds of the Dangers of Rain Accompanied by Lightning

The National Disaster Management Agency BNPB reported that one fisherman died due to extreme weather conditions in Pulau Morotai Regency, North Maluku.

JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that a fisherman died due to extreme weather in Pulau Morotai Regency, North Maluku. According to the local Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) report, the victim was a resident of Bido Village, East Morotai District, who was suspected to have been struck by lightning just after returning from sea activities, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Head of the BNPB's Data, Information, and Communication Center for Disasters, Abdul Muhari said, the body of the victim has been handed over to the family for burial. The local government has also prepared a condolence assistance for the victim's family. "Besides the fatality, the BPBD did not receive any reports of building damage or material losses due to the incident," Abdul said in his statement, Saturday (20/6/2026). ...