- El Nino is causing hotter and drier conditions in Indonesia, leading to haze risk assessments shared by Indonesia and Singapore.
- 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.
- 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.
Indonesia's government is managing severe wildfire season and fires on the island of Borneo.
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Updated Sep 10
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Indonesia's government is managing severe wildfire season and fires on the island of Borneo.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- El Nino intensified wildfires in Indonesia, leading to international aid from Malaysia and Japan in Borneo.Sub-event
- The government of Indonesia, including the House of Representatives, is considering new environmental laws to address the severe fire season affecting Sumatra and Borneo.Sub-event
- Aid deployment begins for fires in Borneo, utilizing Chinook helicopters and crew to assist affected provinces.Sub-event
Andri and crew brought a fire under control near Ketapang on Borneo.1 source
Severe wildfire season in Borneo prompts government fire management efforts.1 source
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Intensifying dry season and fire risk in Borneo provinces, leading to haze affecting air quality in Sarawak.Also in this story
- Peatlands are being drained for oil palm plantations, leading to uncontrolled fires, smoke spread, and health advisories across the region.
- Smoke from Indonesian fires drifts into Sabah and haze affects Sarawak due to governance failure.
- El Nino causes drier conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
The entities involved
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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Borneo
third largest island in the world by area, located in south-east Asia
- El Nino
Related events
- Minister Raja Juli Antoni reported on wildfire damage in Java, Indonesia, which was intensified by the El Niño weather pattern.
- Fires are breaking out in the Ogan Komering Ilir regency of Indonesia, involving the Minister of Forestry and discussions on expanding fire handling cooperation.
- El Niño intensified, causing wildfires in Bromo National Park on Java, prompting a ministerial report on damage.
- Fires caused by El Nino are affecting millions across Southeast Asia, leading to prolonged drought and fire risk.
- Indonesian wildfire emissions are affecting European air quality, as tracked by scientists monitoring El Niño data.