- El Nino intensifies, causing water shortages and wildfires in Indonesia, testing the nation's food security agenda.
- BNPB coordinates disaster response and monitors El Nino fire threats across Indonesian regions.
- BNPB has deployed resources to multiple regions including Riau, Kalimantan, Jambi, and South Sumatra to support fire and disaster response efforts.
Prabowo Subianto inspected fire containment efforts in Riau, West Kalimantan, and South Sumatra.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
Prabowo Subianto inspected fire containment efforts in Riau, West Kalimantan, and South Sumatra.
Who's involved
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Prabowo inspected fire containment efforts across Riau, West Kalimantan, and South Sumatra.1 source
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The entities involved
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Prabowo Subianto
President of the Republic of Indonesia
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Riau
province of Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra
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South Sumatra
province of Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra
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