Hail Falls on Kuningan as BMKG Explains the Cause

Hail was reported in several areas of Kuningan Regency on Thursday afternoon, 5 March 2026. Videos of the phenomenon circulated widely on WhatsApp groups and social media.

Indra Bayu Permana, Head of the Kuningan Regency Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), explained that, according to BMKG theory, hail is caused by tall Cumulonimbus (Cb) clouds in which water droplets rise, freeze, and grow due to repeatedly strong air currents.

‘The hailstones ultimately fall to the surface before melting due to a strong downdraft, accompanied by heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds. This phenomenon generally occurs during the transitional season,’ he said.

He added that, again based on BMKG explanations, the process of hail formation from the Cb cloud begins with hot and humid air rising rapidly, driving the formation of towering Cumulonimbus clouds.

Inside the Cb cloud, cold air at high altitude causes water droplets to freeze and form ice crystals. A strong updraft continually lifts these hailstones up and down inside the cloud, making them grow larger and heavier.