### [2026-09-3](/feed/2026/09/3/index.md)

##### 2026 East Malaysia haze
# Malaysia's disaster agency, meteorological agency, and air force launch cloud-seeding operations in Sarawak to reduce haze and increase water reserves. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260903-malaysia-starts-cloud-seeding-to-help-clear-toxic-haze)

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