- 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.
Wildfires in Indonesia Cause Transboundary Haze Across Southeast Asia
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What happened
Wildfires in Indonesia have caused transboundary haze and disrupted livelihoods in Sumatra. Between January and July, over 200,000ha of land was scorched across Indonesia, which represents a 69% increase compared to the same period last year.
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Why it matters
The haze, exacerbated by El Niño conditions, is impacting multiple Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines. The fires have caused significant land burning and regional air quality concerns.
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.
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Who's involved
- IndonesiaThe source of the wildfires and transboundary haze
- PhilippinesA nation impacted by the transboundary haze
- Southeast AsiaThe region experiencing the haze and fire risks
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 might face impacts on regional trade due to the transboundary haze.
- MalaysiaSpeculative
Malaysia could see impacts on regional trade due to the transboundary haze.
- PhilippinesSpeculative
The Philippines may experience impacts on public health and demand due to the transboundary haze.
- Southeast AsiaSpeculative
Southeast Asia could face regional instability and disruptions to trade.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bushfire smoke from Indonesia is affecting Port Moresby due to El Niño conditions.Sub-event
El Nino intensifies Indonesian fires, causing haze to spread across Southeast Asia.1 source
Transboundary haze from wildfires is impacting multiple Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines.1 source
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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.Also in this story
- Land and forest fires caused by agroforestry practices are choking the region, leading to shared exposure to haze from regional fires.
- Haze from fires in Indonesia is impacting air quality and causing issues in Singapore and Malaysia.
- El Nino and low rainfall raise fire risk in Malaysia.
- Drought and fires are increasing trans-boundary haze risk in Kalimantan, driven by El Nino conditions, affecting regional stability.
The entities involved
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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Malaysia
country in Southeast Asia
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
Related events
- Cross-border haze from Indonesian fires is currently impacting towns in Malaysia, exacerbated by El Nino conditions.
- Firdaus and a medical equipment company are involved in activities near Kuala Lumpur while Indonesian wildfires cause toxic haze.
- Fires originating in Indonesia are causing haze and extending toward the mouth of the Amazon River, prompting a fire emergency declaration.
- Wildfires raged on Borneo island, spewing putrid haze that spread across the region.
- 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.