Borneo

Indonesia Expands Cloud-Seeding as Borneo Fires Rage

Indonesia is intensifying cloud-seeding to quell El Niño–driven wildfires in Borneo, reporting hundreds of missions since 2021 as peatlands burn and regional haze worsens. The broader region faces similar drought-linked risks, with Malaysia warning of a potentially prolonged haze and authorities stressing that while cloud-seeding is being ramped up, its effectiveness remains limited and preventative peatland restoration and enforcement are also underway.