Malaysia launches urgent cloud seeding to fight severe drought crisis

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered urgent action to combat the prolonged dry spell in northern Malaysia. The move comes as farmers and padi growers face increasing difficulties due to the extended hot and dry conditions. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) have been instructed to ramp up cloud seeding operations across the region. Kedah and Perlis, the most severely affected states, will receive priority attention.

Anwar Ibrahim has also pushed the Meteorological Department to speed up similar efforts in these critical areas. To tackle logistical challenges, he proposed using drone technology for more efficient operations.

The RMAF will now intensify its cloud seeding missions, while JBPM has been told to maintain operations over the coming days. The goal is to ease the strain on agriculture caused by the unusually long dry period. The government’s response aims to provide immediate relief to struggling farmers. With cloud seeding efforts expanding and new technology under consideration, authorities hope to mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought.