KUCHING: Sarawak has no immediate plans to conduct a cloud seeding exercise in the current hot and hazy conditions as rain is forecast in the coming days.
State Deputy Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said there was a 30% chance of rain over parts of Sarawak by Friday (Aug 14) or Saturday.
"Based on the forecast, we don't have any plans to conduct cloud seeding at the moment.
"Let's pray there will be some rain to alleviate the situation," he told reporters after attending the Sarawak Integrity Day celebration here on Wednesday.
However, Len Talif said the state Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) will monitor the situation closely to determine if cloud seeding is necessary.
He said Sarawak was experiencing transboundary haze from west Kalimantan, with prevailing southeasterly winds blowing towards the state.
"We are monitoring the situation every hour and keeping a close eye on the air pollutant index (API) readings.
"Even if it doesn't rain in Sarawak, it may rain in Kalimantan. This will be good because the source of the haze is from Kalimantan," he said, adding that the public should remain vigilant and reduce outdoor activities.
