Key facts
- Indonesia has allowed Malaysia to conduct cloud seeding operations.
- The operations are intended to mitigate the severe haze affecting the region.
- Forest fires are the primary cause of the current air quality deterioration.
Indonesia has granted Malaysia permission to conduct cloud seeding operations over Indonesian airspace as a measure to combat the escalating haze crisis. The decision comes amid deteriorating air quality across the region, largely attributed to ongoing forest fires.
The move signifies a collaborative effort between the two Southeast Asian nations to address the transboundary environmental challenge. Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique aimed at encouraging precipitation, which can help clear the air and suppress fires.