Fires caused by El Nino are affecting millions across Southeast Asia, leading to prolonged drought and fire risk.
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
Fires caused by El Nino are affecting millions across Southeast Asia, leading to prolonged drought and fire risk.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Fires in South Sumatra, Indonesia, exacerbated by El Niño, prompted regional aid and smoke drift into neighboring countries.Sub-event
- Intensifying climate patterns are driving wildfires in South Sumatra.Sub-event
Fires linked to El Nino are impacting Southeast Asia.1 source
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The entities involved
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Southeast Asia
south-eastern region of Asia
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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- El Nino is causing severe haze risk in Singapore due to fires persisting in Indonesian and Johor parts.
- Ongoing fires and haze issues are occurring in Bengkalis, Indonesia, due to extreme dry conditions.