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  1. El Nino is causing hotter and drier conditions in Indonesia, leading to haze risk assessments shared by Indonesia and Singapore.
  2. 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.
  3. Drought and fires are increasing trans-boundary haze risk in Kalimantan, driven by El Nino conditions, affecting regional stability.

Haze Crisis in Borneo Persists Due to El Nino, International Aid Offered

15 reports, 7 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The haze situation in Borneo is linked to intensifying dry season and fire risks, exacerbated by El Nino conditions which are forecast to continue into 2027. High air pollution readings have been recorded in several areas of Sarawak, with Sibu district reaching an Air Pollution Index of 175. Malaysian officials are offering assistance to the Indonesian government, including aerial firefighting capabilities such as water-bombing and amphibious aircraft.

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Why it matters

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The crisis is driven by uncontrolled fires in Indonesia, leading to severe air quality issues across the island of Borneo. The situation requires international cooperation as the haze impacts air quality in Sarawak. The prolonged weather pattern is causing significant health and operational challenges in the region.

Drought and fires are increasing trans-boundary haze risk in Kalimantan, driven by El Nino conditions, affecting regional stability.

From english.news.cn, winnipegfreepress.com

Who's involved

  • IndonesiaIsland country experiencing uncontrolled fires in Borneo
  • MalaysiaState affected by cross-border haze and offering international assistance
  • El NinoClimate phenomenon intensifying dry conditions and fire risk
  • BorneoIsland affected by the widespread fires and haze
  • SarawakState experiencing high air pollution readings due to the haze

How it developed

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  1. Malaysian minister assists with forest and land fires amid unhealthy air readings in Borneo.1 source
  2. Peatlands are being drained for oil palm plantations, leading to uncontrolled fires, smoke spread, and health advisories across the region.Sub-event
  3. Smoke from Indonesian fires drifts into Sabah and haze affects Sarawak due to governance failure.Sub-event
  4. High air pollution readings are recorded in Sarawak and Selangor, affecting air quality in the region.Sub-event
  5. Haze from fires causes respiratory infections and threatens wildlife across Borneo and Sumatra.1 source
  6. Indonesia's government is managing severe wildfire season and fires on the island of Borneo.Sub-event
  7. Cross-border haze from Indonesian fires is currently impacting towns in Malaysia, exacerbated by El Nino conditions.Sub-event
  8. El Nino causes drier conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan.Sub-event
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  1. Haze is affecting Sarawak due to intensifying dry season and fire risk in Borneo.1 source

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