- Drought and fires are increasing trans-boundary haze risk in Kalimantan, driven by El Nino conditions, affecting regional stability.
- Intensifying dry season and fire risk in Borneo provinces, leading to haze affecting air quality in Sarawak.
- El Nino causes drier conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
- Forest and land fires intensify across islands
El Niño-Driven Fires in Indonesia Cause Regional Haze Crisis
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What happened
Wildfires in Sumatra and Kalimantan are causing widespread atmospheric haze across Southeast Asia. The crisis is exacerbated by El Niño-induced drought, leading to Indonesia's worst wildfire season since 2015. Haze has been reported affecting the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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Why it matters
The fires have led to severe health consequences in Indonesia, including hospital admissions and school closures. The haze is forcing operational shifts in affected regions. Furthermore, the government faces international criticism regarding its handling of the crisis and alleged attempts to restrict online content criticizing the response.
Forest and land fires are intensifying across islands, a situation worsened by El Niño causing drier conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
Who's involved
- IndonesiaThe sovereign state where the fires are occurring and the haze is spreading from.
- SumatraIsland region experiencing fires that contribute to the transboundary haze crisis.
- KalimantanProvince within Indonesia where fires are raging, leading to political scrutiny.
- El NinoGlobal weather pattern intensifying drought and fire risk in Indonesia.
- SingaporeNeighboring country affected by the transboundary haze drifting across its borders.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SingaporeSpeculative
Singapore could face increased operational costs due to haze impacting air quality.
- Central KalimantanSpeculative
Central Kalimantan might face increased costs related to managing severe operational and environmental impacts from fires.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Haze from Indonesian fires degrades air quality in the PhilippinesTransboundary haze from Indonesian fires is degrading air quality in the Philippines.Already happening
- Central Kalimantan battles severe haze and fire damageCentral Kalimantan faces severe air quality and environmental damage from firesAlready happening
- Haze from Indonesian fires forces Sarawak schools to closeSarawak faces increased asthma cases and school closures due to hazeAlready happening
- Haze from Indonesian fires may force school closures in MalaysiaHaze from Indonesian fires may force school closures in MalaysiaAlready happening
- Haze from Indonesian fires may severely impact Jakarta's air qualityHaze from Indonesian fires may severely impact Jakarta's air qualityLikely
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Minister announced evaluation of export contracts during a meeting aimed at easing bilateral tensions over haze from Sumatra and Kalimantan.Sub-event
Indonesian Ministry requests Meta and Instagram restrict content due to fires.1 source
- Fires are raging in Kalimantan, Indonesia, leading to political scrutiny over the destruction.Sub-event
Haze from Borneo and Sumatra fires is now affecting Malaysia and Singapore, in addition to the Philippines.1 source
Orangutan rescued in Central Kalimantan amidst ongoing haze drift across borders.1 source
- Smoke from forest fires is impacting air quality in Davao City, forcing operational shifts in the region.Sub-event
Haze from fires in Indonesian islands reaches the Philippines.1 source
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The entities involved
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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Sumatra
island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands
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Kalimantan
Indonesian part of the island of Borneo
Related events
- Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.
- El Nino is causing drought conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan, leading to increased fire risk and smoke affecting Malaysia.
- Smoke haze from fires affects air quality in Singapore, fueled by El Nino in Kalimantan.
- Haze originating from fires in Indonesia is reported to be affecting neighboring countries, including the Philippines and Malaysia.
- Haze originating from Indonesian fires disrupts operations in Putrajaya and Klang.