Indonesia conducted weather modification activities in South Sumatra on October 15, 2026.

The entities involved

• South Sumatra →

  province of Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra

  • Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.03:02
  • Peatlands in South Sumatra and Central Kalimantan suffered serious degradation, prompting commentary from Hanif Faisol Nurofiq.03:02
• Indonesia →

  island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania

  • Forest fires in Indonesia are causing cross-border haze and disrupting palm oil production, impacting global markets.10:57
  • Cross-border haze from Indonesian fires is currently impacting towns in Malaysia, exacerbated by El Nino conditions.10:33

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