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  1. Wildfire and haze crisis across Indonesian provinces
  2. Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.
  3. Intensified firefighting operations and wildfire mitigation efforts are prioritized across South, Central, and West Kalimantan, with South Sumatra also tested.

Indonesia Uses Cloud-Seeding to Combat Forest Fires and Haze

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Indonesia is conducting cloud-seeding operations in South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan to induce rainfall and mitigate forest and land fires. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the operations, which use dry ice and sodium chloride. Officials reported a decline in PM2.5 concentrations and improved visibility in South Sumatra following the operations.

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Why it matters

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The operations are part of intensified efforts to combat widespread haze caused by forest and land fires across Indonesia. By mitigating fire risk and improving air quality, these actions could help stabilize supply chains and reduce operational threats for affected industries.

Intensified firefighting operations and wildfire mitigation efforts are prioritized across South, Central, and West Kalimantan, with South Sumatra also tested.

From english.news.cn

Who's involved

  • IndonesiaThe nation conducting the cloud-seeding operations to mitigate fires.
  • South KalimantanA province where cloud-seeding operations are underway.
  • Central KalimantanA province where cloud-seeding operations are underway.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Asia Pulp & PaperSpeculative

    Asia Pulp & Paper might see stabilized supply chains in South Sumatra due to reduced fire risk.

  • Bumitama AgriSpeculative

    Bumitama Agri could see stabilized palm oil production and revenue as fire risk is mitigated.

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Intensified firefighting operations and wildfire mitigation efforts are prioritized across South, Central, and West Kalimantan, with South Sumatra also tested.

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