Jakarta: Indonesia has deployed dry ice and salt-based cloud seeding to combat hazardous haze from wildfires, as the country battles blazes that have blanketed parts of Southeast Asia in thick smog.

The country's weather modification agency has been conducting cloud-seeding operations to induce rainfall over fire-affected regions, aiming to extinguish flames and clear the air. Dry ice and salt are dispersed into clouds to trigger precipitation.

The haze has disrupted flights, closed schools, and raised health concerns across affected areas, with authorities urging residents to wear masks and limit outdoor activity. The wildfires, often started to clear land for agriculture, have been exacerbated by dry conditions.

Indonesia has faced recurring annual haze crises, which also affect neighbouring countries including Malaysia and Singapore, prompting regional calls for stronger action against slash-and-burn practices.

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