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El Niño-fueled wildfires cause transboundary haze across Southeast Asia

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What happened

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Intense forest fires in Indonesia, driven by the El Niño weather phenomenon, have led to severe transboundary haze across Southeast Asia. The fires, which are often linked to commercial farming practices, have resulted in hazardous air quality in neighboring Singapore and Malaysia. Between October 15 and October 21, carbon dioxide emissions from Indonesian fires reached 14.44 million metric tons.

From wtvbam.com, bbc.co.uk

Why it matters

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The crisis is linked to Indonesia battling its most intense wildfire season in 11 years, releasing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide and toxic PM2.5 particles. The resulting haze affects the air quality and public health in multiple nations, drawing regional criticism and prompting international aid offers.

El Niño is causing hotter and drier conditions in Indonesia, leading to haze risk assessments shared by Indonesia and Singapore.

From wtvbam.com, aliran.com, kontan.co.id

Who's involved

  • IndonesiaThe source of the intense wildfires and transboundary haze.
  • MalaysiaA neighboring country experiencing hazardous air quality and forced school closures.
  • SingaporeA neighboring country whose skyline has been obscured by the toxic smog.
  • BruneiA country whose air quality is directly impacted by smoke originating in Indonesia.
  • El NinoThe climate phenomenon driving hotter and drier conditions and increased fire risk.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Marriott InternationalSpeculative

    Marriott International might see reduced tourism demand and operational closures due to the haze in Borneo.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

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  1. Students staged protests in Borneo amid ongoing transboundary haze crisis.1 source
  2. Prolonged drought fueled by El Nino is affecting Malaysia.Sub-event
  3. Prabowo Subianto demands tougher sanctions over El Niño-fueled wildfires.1 source
  4. Donations are being channeled through CIMB amid massive forest burning and PM2.5 release in Indonesia.1 source
  5. Wildfires are causing transboundary haze across the region, with conditions worsened by El Nino.Sub-event
  6. Aid from Malaysia is being offered to help manage the severe haze crisis.1 source
  7. Fires in Sumatra and Borneo, linked to El Nino, are causing regional haze affecting Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.1 source
  8. Hotspots in Western Borneo cause haze affecting Brunei.Sub-event
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  1. Land and forest fires caused by agroforestry practices are choking the region, leading to shared exposure to haze from regional fires.Sub-event
  2. Haze from fires in Indonesia is impacting air quality and causing issues in Singapore and Malaysia.Sub-event
  3. El Nino and low rainfall raise fire risk in Malaysia.Sub-event
  4. Drought and fires are increasing trans-boundary haze risk in Kalimantan, driven by El Nino conditions, affecting regional stability.Sub-event
  5. Haze risk rises due to fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, leading to political questioning regarding the situation in Singapore.Sub-event
  6. PVD is operating in Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, and Malaysia.Sub-event
  7. Forecasts indicate that strong El Nino conditions will increase haze severity across the region.Sub-event
  8. El Niño drives hotter, drier conditions leading to potential haze paths across multiple Southeast Asian nations.1 source

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