{
  "id": 8846206,
  "title": "Cloud seeding carried out in Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan until Sept 24",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/cloud-seeding-carried-out-in-johor-melaka-negri-sembilan-until-sept-24",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T05:14:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1537485/cloud-seeding-carried-out-johor-melaka-negri-sembilan-until-sept-24"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cloud seeding operations are underway in Johor, Melaka, and Negri Sembilan through September 24 in an effort to replenish dwindling dam levels, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma). The initiative seeks to restore dam storage to optimal levels, ensuring a steady water supply and the long-term sustainability of water resources, Kosmo reported. Nadma emphasized the importance of the integrated approach in guaranteeing continuous water supply, resource sustainability, and providing a safeguard against potential haze incidents. However, the agency noted that the effectiveness of the cloud seeding operations depends on favorable atmospheric conditions and the presence of suitable cloud formations. Nadma also appealed to the public to pray for the success of the operation, hoping it will result in much-needed rainfall for the benefit of the populace.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Cloud seeding operations are being carried out across Johor, Melaka and Negri Sembilan until Sept 24 to boost depleted dam levels in the three states.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cloud seeding operations in Johor, Melaka, and Negri Sembilan until Sept 24",
    "Aimed at replenishing dam levels and ensuring steady water supply",
    "Nadma stresses integrated approach for water sustainability and haze prevention"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The cloud seeding operations mark a multi-agency effort to address dwindling dam levels, aiming to ensure a steady water supply and long-term sustainability of water resources in the region.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ten ex-Bar presidents urge federal intervention in Negri Sembilan dispute",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ten-ex-bar-presidents-urge-federal-intervention-in-negri-sembilan",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:42:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}