JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — Rising hotspots due to burning of land in Sumatra and Kalimantan, potentially raises the smog that can interfere with the flight. To resolve this issue would be made in a number of areas of artificial rain in Sumatra and Borneo.
"Starting mid-August until the end of September, do man-made rain around in Riau Province," said the head of the Technical Unit of the implementing Agency for the study of Artificial Rain and application of technology (BPPT) F, Widodo Heru Wednesday (15/8/2012).
Artificial Rain operation (OHB) in Riau this in accordance with the request of the Governor of Riau Province to guarantee implementation of the Pekan Olahraga Nasional (PON) in Riau is running smoothly. Among other things, there is no smog as well as water reservoirs for a number of sporting events, water capacity is adequate. Implementation of artificial rain or weather modification in this Sumatra will deploy two aircraft and two helicopters.
Meanwhile, during September will also be done to fill the reservoir artificial rain City long and Singkarak in West Sumatra, on-demand PLN.
Separately, President Director of PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) Kusnan, very concerned Rahmin said no fires land around Sumatra. Causes of fires if not controlled could potentially land extends and can menganggau business activities.
"Therefore we are pro-active by integrating fire prevention management and minimize the potential for fires in unity sustainable wood cultivation system," said Kusnan.
It has also been investing by buying equipment and fire prevention fire prevention training for surrounding communities and promoting "No Burn" Policy ".
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