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Part of situation: Indonesia forest fires and regional haze crisis (8 clusters)

Indonesia battles severe forest fires and widespread haze

forest fires haze pollution water bombing weather modification Kalimantan

Indonesia is facing a severe escalation of forest and land fires, with officials describing the situation as an international disaster. In Palangka Raya, the emergency response status has been extended to November 9, 2026, following 909 fire incidents that burned approximately 1,448 hectares. The resulting haze has significantly impacted air quality across various regions and disrupted thousands of domestic flights since August 2026.

To combat the fires, the government is employing water bombing operations, which have seen over 5,000 flight cycles. Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni is intensifying these efforts, particularly in the Tanjung Puting National Park, by relocating aircraft to improve operational reach. Additionally, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is evaluating the use of dry ice for weather modification to break through atmospheric temperature inversions that are currently trapping smoke near the ground.

Legislators have called for greater accountability from foreign entities holding business concessions in Indonesia, urging them to assist in prevention and management. Meanwhile, health concerns are rising, prompting calls for increased medical support for vulnerable populations, including infants and the elderly.

Entities

ASEAN · BMKG · BNPB · BRIN · Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park · Daniel Johan · Doudung Abdurachman · Indonesia · Kalimantan · Lawrence Wong · Malaysia · Ministry of Environment Indonesia

Claims

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

  • [● 3 SOURCES] Singapore has experienced 12 consecutive days of unhealthy air, the longest stretch since the 2015 haze crisis. www.expatgo.com · news.pchome.com.tw · www.businesstimes.com.sg
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Indonesia is testing a weather modification technique using dry ice pellets to disperse haze in the lower atmosphere. mykmu.net
  • [● 3 SOURCES] A prolonged El Niño phenomenon is a primary driver of the current wildfire intensity by drying out peatlands. btabloid.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Nearly 280,000 cases of acute respiratory infections were recorded across seven provinces as of October 12, 2026. hoahoctro.tienphong.vn · jhm-blogs.fr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] PM2.5 concentrations in Palangka Raya reached 1,243.9 µg/m³ on October 15, 2026. cafebiz.vn · kenh14.vn
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The Ministry of Environment has detected declining air quality in parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan due to wildfires. www.jurnas.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesian police have named over 200 suspects and nine companies in connection with the wildfires.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Malaysia and Indonesia have begun discussions on joint cooperation to address the haze crisis.
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The current fire season is the worst in a decade, exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon. face.ba · www.newsbomb.gr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Indonesian government has suspended the operating permits of 26 companies linked to the fires.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Greenpeace identified Singapore-based First Resources and Malaysian group Kuala Lumpur Kepong as companies linked to land with active smoke sources.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Approximately 900,000 hectares of land have burned in Indonesia since January. face.ba · www.newsbomb.gr · www.ilialive.gr

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