- 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
Fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia, are causing haze that is affecting the Philippines. El Niño is cited as a major catalyst.
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What happened
Fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia, are causing haze that is affecting the Philippines. El Niño is cited as a major catalyst.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.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
- Haze risk rises due to fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, leading to political questioning regarding the situation in Singapore.
- El Nino is causing drought conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan, leading to increased fire risk and smoke affecting Malaysia.
- Pollution levels in Kalimantan are higher than Jakarta. Palangka Raya recorded high pollution levels in Kalimantan, which is in West Kalimantan.
- Land and forest fires caused by agroforestry practices are choking the region, leading to shared exposure to haze from regional fires.
- Haze from forest fires in Kalimantan is being carried by prevailing winds.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- thejakartapost.com
- eco-business.com
- thestar.com.my
- standardmedia.co.ke
- thejakartapost.com
- philstar.com