Make it rain: Indonesia chases clouds to stem El Nino fires
- Sustainability Cloud seeding is rarely used to tackle wildfires globally, but Indonesia believes it can help tackle a wildfire season that experts say is on track to become one of the worst in years.
- This picture taken on Jul 31, 2026 shows firefighters extinguishing wildfires on peatlands covering more than 100 hectares in Pulang Pisau, Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province, due to a prolonged dry season.
- (Photo: AFP/Reina) 18 Aug 2026 12:55PM (Updated: 18 Aug 2026 01:12PM) PALANGKARAYA: Indonesia's Borneo, home to pristine rainforest and protected species, is burning.
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- Sustainability Cloud seeding is rarely used to tackle wildfires globally, but Indonesia believes it can help tackle a wildfire season that experts say is on track to become one of the worst in years.
- This picture taken on Jul 31, 2026 shows firefighters extinguishing wildfires on peatlands covering more than 100 hectares in Pulang Pisau, Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province, due to a prolonged dry season.
- (Photo: AFP/Reina) 18 Aug 2026 12:55PM (Updated: 18 Aug 2026 01:12PM) PALANGKARAYA: Indonesia's Borneo, home to pristine rainforest and protected species, is burning.
Sources: CNA