Cloud seeding operation begins in Klang Valley after API readings exceed 150 for 24 hours

The Malaysian government, through the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), has launched a cloud seeding operation in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya on September 19 and 20 to alleviate the haze and enhance air quality.

This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Malaysian Meteorological Department, Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), utilizing an RMAF C-130 Hercules aircraft.

The operation, contingent on suitable weather and cloud conditions, follows concerning PM2.5 Air Pollutant Index readings that have surpassed 150 for over 24 hours.

Nadma assures ongoing monitoring and coordination of measures as the situation develops.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — The government, through the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), will conduct a cloud seeding operation in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya today and tomorrow to mitigate the effects of the haze and improve air quality in the affected areas.

Nadma director-general Datuk Meor Ismail Meor Akim said the operation was being carried out in collaboration with the Malaysian Meteorological Department, Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), with an RMAF C-130 Hercules aircraft serving as the main asset.

“The cloud seeding operation is scheduled to be conducted on Sept 19 and 20, following Air Pollutant Index (API) readings for PM2.5 in the affected areas exceeding 150 for more than 24 hours, based on readings by the Department of Environment.

“However, the operation is subject to weather conditions and the presence of suitable clouds for the seeding process,” he said in a statement today.

He added that Nadma and the relevant agencies will continue to monitor developments in the haze situation and prevailing weather conditions to ensure that appropriate measures can be coordinated from time to time. — Bernama

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马来西亚政府通过国家灾害管理机构（Nadma）于9月19日和20日在雪兰莪州、吉隆坡和布城启动了人工增雨作业，以缓解雾霾并改善空气质量。

这项计划是与马来西亚气象局、马来西亚民航局和马来西亚皇家空军（RMAF）合作开展的，使用了马来西亚皇家空军的C-130大力神运输机。

该行动取决于适宜的天气和云层条件，是在 PM2.5 空气污染指数读数超过 150 并持续 24 小时以上的情况下进行的。

Nadma保证将随着局势发展持续监测和协调各项措施。

吉隆坡，9月19日讯——政府将通过国家灾害管理机构（Nadma）于今日和明日在雪兰莪州、吉隆坡和布城进行人工增雨作业，以减轻雾霾的影响并改善受影响地区的空气质量。

国家灾害管理署署长拿督梅奥尔·伊斯梅尔·梅奥尔·阿基姆表示，此次行动是与马来西亚气象局、马来西亚民航局和马来西亚皇家空军合作进行的，其中马来西亚皇家空军的一架C-130大力神运输机是主要装备。

“根据环境部的读数，在受影响地区的 PM2.5 空气污染指数 (API) 读数超过 150 并持续 24 小时以上之后，计划于 9 月 19 日和 20 日进行人工增雨作业。

“然而，这项作业取决于天气状况以及是否有适合播撒种子的云层，”他今天在一份声明中说。

他补充说，国家大气和海洋研究所（Nadma）及相关机构将继续监测雾霾情况和当前天气状况的发展，以确保能够适时协调采取适当措施。——马新社

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