- El Niño's impact on Southeast Asian fires, drought, and typhoons
- Fires caused by El Nino are affecting millions across Southeast Asia, leading to prolonged drought and fire risk.
Fires in South Sumatra, Indonesia, exacerbated by El Niño, prompted regional aid and smoke drift into neighboring countries.
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Updated Sep 14
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What happened
Fires in South Sumatra, Indonesia, exacerbated by El Niño, prompted regional aid and smoke drift into neighboring countries.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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El Niño
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Japanese
language spoken in East Asia
Related events
- Singapore and Malaysia offered aid to Indonesia in response to ongoing fires.
- Indonesia discussed receiving firefighting assistance from Singapore during a cabinet meeting.
- Malaysia offered firefighting assets to Indonesia on October 23, 2026, in response to ongoing fires.
- Indonesia is grappling with severe economic crises, including a stock market rout, fuel shortages, and regional haze impacts.
- Indonesia and Malaysia participate in an ASEAN dialogue to address El Niño risks to economic activity, with Bakrie urging protection of logistics.