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Part of situation: Indonesian forest fires and haze impact (13 clusters)

Sumatra haze triggers distance learning and visibility drops

haze forest fires distance learning air quality hotspots

A massive surge in forest fire hotspots across Sumatra has led to severe haze and deteriorating air quality, prompting widespread educational disruptions. BMKG Pekanbaru reported 5,983 hotspots in the region, with South Sumatra recording the highest concentration at 4,169 points.

In response to the poor air quality, several provinces have implemented distance learning (PJJ) protocols. In West Sumatra, the Education Office has transitioned high school students to remote learning, with specific local policies in Tanah Datar and Bukittinggi affecting various grade levels. In Riau, the Education Office mandated distance learning for high school and vocational students in Pekanbaru from September 16 to 18.

The haze has significantly impacted visibility and public health. In North Sumatra, visibility at several meteorological stations dropped to between 1 and 5 kilometers, while air quality has reached moderate to unhealthy levels. In Riau, visibility in areas like Pekanbaru and Rengat has fallen to approximately three kilometers.

Entities

BMKG · Bintan · Bintan Regency Government · Karimun · North Sumatra · Riau · Roby Kurniawan · South Sumatra · Sumatra · West Sumatra

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Visibility in Pekanbaru and Rengat dropped to approximately three kilometers due to haze. www.antaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Air quality in North Sumatra is categorized as moderate to unhealthy due to smoke and haze. www.liputan6.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The West Sumatra Education Office is implementing distance learning for high school students due to haze. langgam.id
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] South Sumatra recorded the highest number of hotspots at 4,169. www.antaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] BMKG Pekanbaru detected 5,983 hotspots across Sumatra. www.antaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Riau's Education Office implemented distance learning for high school students in Pekanbaru from September 16 to 18. mediaindonesia.com

Sources

Kabut Asap Selimuti Bintan, Pemkab Berlakukan Pembelajaran Daring [www.riaukepri.com]
Kabut Asap, SMA Sederajat di Sumbar Kembali Lakukan PJJ [langgam.id]
BMKG deteksi lonjakan 5. 983 titik panas di Pulau Sumatera [www.antaranews.com]
Kabut Asap Karhutla, Sekolah Tingkat SMA di Riau Terapkan Pembelajaran Daring dari Rumah [mediaindonesia.com]
Sumut Diselimuti Asap Pekat, Jarak Pandang Anjlok [www.liputan6.com]
Sekolah Daring [sumbar.antaranews.com]