The cloud seeding operation began last week and is due to end on June 23.
The planned city of Nusantara is set to begin operating on Aug 17, replacing Jakarta as Indonesia’s new capital.
Cloud seeding, which introduces tiny particles or chemicals to manipulate existing clouds, has gained popularity worldwide as a way to induce rain to combat drought or boost local water supplies. It is the first time the authorities have used cloud seeding around the planned city to reduce rainfall, he said.
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