The state-led initiative shifts the government\u2019s approach from\nreactive firefighting to long-term prevention as meteorologists warn of\nextended dry conditions across the archipelago.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I want is structural improvement, not just case-by-case\nresponses,\u201d Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to identify which regulations require changes and what\nactions we must take to bring about a structural, long-term shift.\u201d<\/p>\n
Under the directive, authorities are auditing fire-control\ninstruments to minimize seasonal hotspots.<\/p>\n
Key measures include weather modification operations to seed clouds,\ncontinuous monitoring of peatland groundwater levels, and the\nmobilization of emergency personnel and equipment in high-risk\nzones.<\/p>\n
While acknowledging that zero fire incidents remains the ultimate\nideal, Antoni stressed that the immediate operational mandate is to curb\noutbreaks before they escalate into regional crises.<\/p>\n
Indonesia\u2019s seasonal fires, often exacerbated by dry spells and\npeatland drainage, historically trigger thick agricultural haze that\naffects neighboring Southeast Asian nations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must take concrete steps to ensure we can better control forest\nand land fires this year and next, bringing the numbers down further,\u201d\nAntoni added.<\/p>\n
Ministry officials stated that deployment strategies and preventative\nresources will be dynamically adjusted based on real-time climate data\nand regional vulnerabilities on the ground.<\/p>\n
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