Indonesia Tests Weather Modification to Disperse Wildfire Haze in South Sumatra
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What happened
Indonesia carried out weather modification activities in South Sumatra on October 15, 2026, using dry ice pellets to disperse thick haze from wildfires. The technique was tested in the provincial capital Palembang. The haze is linked to an intense El Niño-fuelled wildfire season.
From independent.co.uk
Why it matters
The haze has caused disruptions, including forcing school closures and disrupting flights. Air quality decline has been noted in Singapore and Malaysia. President Prabowo Subianto ordered additional resources to combat the wildfires.
From independent.co.uk
Who's involved
- IndonesiaConducting weather modification activities to disperse haze.
- South SumatraProvince where the weather modification technique was tested.
- Herman DeruLocal governor who confirmed the testing of the technique.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Herman Deru oversees dry ice trials to combat South Sumatra hazeHerman Deru oversees regional response as Indonesia tests dry ice against hazeLikely
- Weather modification may ease flight disruptions at Atung Bungsu AirportWeather modification may reduce haze, potentially easing flight disruptions at Atung Bungsu Airport.Possible
- Weather modification may help Palembang combat wildfire hazeWeather modification in South Sumatra aims to disperse haze impacting PalembangPossible
- Weather modification may change environment ministry's focus on hazeWeather modification deployment may shift the environment ministry's focus to haze dispersal.Possible
- Indonesia's haze dispersal attempt may impact Singapore's air qualityIndonesia's haze dispersal attempt may improve or alter Singapore's air qualityPossible
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The entities involved
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South Sumatra
province of Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania