Jakarta sprays water mist on roads to guard against Anak Krakatau ash
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- Jakarta officials sprayed water mist on major roads on Sunday as a precaution against ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
- The measure also aims to reduce air pollution and high temperatures along heavily trafficked streets.
Jakarta’s administration sprayed water mist along several roads on Sunday as a precaution against the effects of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.
The spraying took place on roads including Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Jalan Mampang Prapatan Raya and the route from Jalan HR Rasuna Said to Jalan Warung Jati Barat. Officials said the measure would help suppress air pollution and reduce heat in areas with heavy traffic.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. 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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