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"If this technology is considered effective, does not cost too much and can be applied across Indonesia, then why not?" new Indonesia disaster agency head Kristomei Sianturi said.
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Indonesia drops 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra to tackle haze
JAKARTA: Indonesia has deployed 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra provice on Sumatra island in a bid to disperse thick haze from forest and land fires.
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Desperate to clear toxic haze, Indonesia to douse its skies with dry ice
Authorities in South East Asia have turned to weather modification as fires blanket the region in smog.
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Southeast Asian neighbours fume as Indonesia’s fire crisis chokes millions
By IntelliNews - Surabaya Bureau While severe drought driven by a 'Godzilla' El Niño provided the dry spell across Southeast Asia in 2026, recent reports show that Indonesia’s wildfires, rampant in ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Indonesia to Trial Dry Ice to Tackle Haze in South Sumatra
This trial of dry ice dispersal is being conducted under the President's direct instruction to help tackle the haze in South Sumatra. We will first observe the results, and if ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Indonesia to use dry ice in attempt to reduce thick haze from intense fires
The Indonesian government will deploy dry ice into the air above South Sumatra in a bid to reduce the haze caused by intense fires. The thick haze is also affecting nearby countries, including ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
Having tried cloud seeding and water bombing, one pilot project will see dry ice dispersed by plane across the province of South Sumatra ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Indonesia reinforces corporate responsibility in wildfire mitigation
Deputy Environment Minister Diaz Hendropriyono reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening wildfire mitigation efforts, ensuring that ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Forest Fires Continue To Plague Indonesia As Regional Haze Concerns Persist
Forest and land fires continue to plague Indonesia, with the number of high-confidence hotspots rising for a second consecutive day to 909 despite sustained firefighting operations, as transboundary ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Prabowo orders tougher action on Indonesia fires; foreign offers to help tackle haze not discussed
The haze has also prompted diplomatic discussions. Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir said on Oct 10 that he had discussed Indonesia’s firefighting efforts with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hasan, ...
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Indonesia tests a new weapon against forest fires. Does it work?
Indonesia tests fire-retardant gel in fight against peatland forest fires amid severe haze and school closures. Read more at straitstimes.com.
News Indonesia » South Sumatra » Security: Indonesia deploys nearly 17,000 personnel to fight fires in Central Kalimantan, South Sumatra
Ground operations are being prioritised over aerial operations because poor visibility has restricted water-bombing helicopter operations ...