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  1. Due to El Niño, multiple Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, are facing potential haze risks driven by hotter and drier conditions.
  2. Drought and fires are increasing trans-boundary haze risk in Kalimantan, driven by El Nino conditions, affecting regional stability.
  3. Intensifying dry season and fire risk in Borneo provinces, leading to haze affecting air quality in Sarawak.
  4. Indonesia's government is managing severe wildfire season and fires on the island of Borneo.

El Nino-Driven Wildfires Cause Health Crisis and Smog in Indonesia

8 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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Widespread smog has engulfed parts of Indonesia, including Borneo, Sumatra, and Papua, due to fires linked to El Nino. Health officials stated that 174,694 cases of acute respiratory infections were recorded in haze-affected regions of Indonesia between August and September 21. This figure is an increase from the over 113,000 cases reported on September 9.

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Why it matters

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The toxic smog, which includes PM 2.5, has been causing health risks across the archipelago. The Indonesian government is managing the severe wildfire season, which is impacting the health and environment of the region.

Indonesia is currently managing a severe wildfire season complicated by the intensifying El Nino weather pattern.

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Who's involved

  • IndonesiaThe affected island nation facing the health and environmental crisis.
  • BorneoThe island where the fires are concentrated and the haze originates.
  • El NinoThe climate pattern linked to the drought and widespread fires.
  • MalaysiaA neighboring country involved in international aid flows.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IndonesiaSpeculative

    The nation could face increased operational costs related to health services and international aid requirements.

How it developed

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  1. Fires driven by El Nino cause widespread smog and air quality issues in Indonesia.1 source
  2. Malaysia assists Indonesia with fire containment in Kalimantan, with Japan deploying Kunisaki and Prabowo requesting aid.Sub-event
  3. International aid flows into the severe wildfire crisis in Borneo.1 source

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Indonesia's government is managing severe wildfire season and fires on the island of Borneo.

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