Cloud seeding technique hampering Indonesia’s new city construction
Indonesia is employing cloud seeding techniques to manage weather conditions affecting the construction of its new capital city, Nusantara. The new city is being developed on the island of Borneo, and construction has been hindered by heavy rainfall. Cloud seeding, a form of weather modification, involves dispersing substances into the air to encourage rain to fall from clouds, thereby reducing the amount of rainfall in targeted areas. This approach is intended to create more favorable conditions for construction by minimizing the disruption caused by excessive rain.
Cloud seeding in Indonesia typically involves the use of planes to disperse salt or other chemicals into rain-heavy clouds, promoting precipitation in controlled areas and times. The government hopes that this strategy will mitigate delays and keep the ambitious project on track.
Nusantara, which means “archipelago” in Javanese, is planned to replace Jakarta as the capital due to Jakarta’s overpopulation, congestion, and environmental issues, such as flooding and land subsidence. The development of Nusantara is a massive undertaking, intended to be a smart, sustainable, and resilient city that will drive Indonesia’s future growth.
