Cloud Seeding to Begin in Sarawak, Kedah and Perlis on Thursday
Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Malaysia will launch cloud-seeding operations on Thursday in response to worsening haze, particularly in Sarawak.
- The operation will involve the National Disaster Management Agency, the Malaysian Meteorological Department and the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
- Some areas have recorded air pollution readings close to 500.
Malaysia will begin cloud-seeding operations on Thursday as worsening haze affects Sarawak and other states.
The operation will cover Sarawak, Kedah and Perlis, according to the announcement. The haze has grown particularly severe in Sarawak, where some areas recorded Air Pollutant Index readings close to 500.
The National Disaster Management Agency, the Malaysian Meteorological Department and the Royal Malaysian Air Force will cooperate in carrying out the operation.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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