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Indonesia intensifies response to wildfire and drought

47 clusters · 180 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires persist in Riau despite recent rainfall

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a strong El Niño, has caused severe environmental and public health damage. By early September, 202,010 hectares had burned and 113,616 hotspots were detected across 38

Indonesia disaster management and resilience efforts

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia strengthens disaster mitigation through technology and community networks

Indonesian officials and political leaders are advocating for the integration of disaster resilience into national development planning and governance. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto has called for a

Indonesia wildfire crisis expands through September 2026

25 clusters · 73 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Forestry manages forest fires and wildlife rescues

Following extreme weather and El Niño in August 2026, fire incidents across Indonesia intensified into September. While early August saw urban fires in Jakarta and Bali, the crisis has expanded into massive forest and la

Indonesia 2026 drought, fire & water aid response

138 clusters · 143 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia alerts citizens to drought and forest fire risks

By early September 2026, the El Niño-driven drought and its impacts on water security and air quality continued to escalate across Indonesia. Forest and land fires have exceeded 107,000 hectares, with Coordinating Minist

Indonesia seismic activity: June–September 2026

35 clusters · 1238 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Java Sea earthquake strikes north of Jakarta

The seismic swarm initiated by the June 8 Mw 7.7 Sulawesi Sea earthquake intensified in mid-August 2026. On August 15, a powerful Mw 7.7 earthquake struck the Flores region at a shallow depth of 10 to 15 km, centered nea

Mount Bromo and Semeru wildfires trigger closures and evacu

11 clusters · 110 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia wildfires strike Gunung Bromo and multiple regions

As of late August 2026, while tourism had resumed at Mount Bromo, the wildfire crisis intensified at Mount Semeru within the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS). Following the containment of fires that destroyed a

Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global health and ag

166 clusters · 1294 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: El Niño forecast impacts Bolivian summer crop campaign

The 2026–27 Super El Niño is intensifying, with the federal Climate Prediction Center reporting a 90 percent chance of a ‘very strong’ El Niño this fall and winter, and a 75 percent chance of it becoming the strongest on

Anak Krakatau activity and expanded search for missing crew

13 clusters · 512 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sunda Strait search continues for eight missing near Mount Anak Krakatau

The Anak Krakatau volcano remains at Level III (Siaga) status. While continuous eruptions have ceased, episodic Strombolian eruptions persist, and the Geological Agency continues to monitor activity. Aviation disruption

Weather variability, volcanic activity, and haze in ID

9 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: BMKG warns of thunderstorms across western Indonesia

Weather conditions across Indonesia continue to show significant variability driven by multiple atmospheric phenomena. In late August, the influence of a very strong El Nino drove dry conditions in South Sulawesi, contri

El Niño impact on Indonesia climate and agriculture

6 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia implements emergency measures against El Nino drought

The El Niño phenomenon has strengthened in Indonesia, leading to forecasts of a delayed rainy season and a more intense dry season. Experts from the Institut Teknologi Bandung warned that the delay, potentially pushing t

Humanitarian aid for NTT earthquake victims

18 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia relief efforts mobilize for Nusa Tenggara Timur earthquake victims

Humanitarian aid and recovery efforts for the victims of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores Island continue to expand. As of early September, the death toll has risen to 135 people, comprising 48 direct victims and 8

Indonesia intensifies crackdown on illegal goods and tobacco

27 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia intensifies crackdown on illegal cigarettes and alcohol

Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) and customs agencies have broadened their 2026 crackdown on illegal goods. In early May, BPOM revoked permits for 11 cosmetics containing mercury and hydroquinone. In June, BPOM

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

30 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Air pollution reaches hazardous levels in parts of Indonesia

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia has intensified as the 2026 El Niño phenomenon transitioned to a “very strong” category, driving severe drought. In Indonesia, forest and land fires have escalated signific

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

7 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Central Kalimantan maintains strict wildfire monitoring as hotspots decline

The regional haze crisis has intensified as widespread forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, fueled by severe drought and El Niño, continue to impact air quality across Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, an emergency was dec

Anak Krakatau volcanic activity and ash impact

5 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia volcanic eruptions highlight gaps in disaster policy

Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait experienced a period of intense volcanic activity in late August 2026. During this time, the volcano produced frequent eruptions, including a series of events on August 24 and 25 t

NU 35th Muktamar concludes with new PBNU leadership

37 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nahdlatul Ulama appoints new leadership amid political scrutiny

The 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muktamar, held from August 27–31, 2026, at the Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School in Jombang, has concluded with the election of new leadership for the 2026–2031 term. KH Miftac

Indonesia disaster-related educational disruptions

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia implements remote learning amid volcanic ash and forest fire smoke

Indonesia’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has established flexible learning protocols to maintain educational continuity amidst various natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and fore

Seismic activity in Indonesia

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Earthquakes strike southern coast of Java, Indonesia

Indonesia has experienced a series of seismic events across several regions, including Cilacap, Pacitan, and Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). In early September 2026, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Cilacap, Central Jav

Environmental crises in Kapuas Regency

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Kapuas Regency faces severe forest fires and drought

In Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, forest and land fires and drought conditions have created a significant crisis. As of late August 2026, authorities recorded 173 fire incidents covering over 1,000 hectares, with th

Natural disaster management in Indonesia

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: NTT earthquake recovery: Infrastructure and aid efforts intensify

Indonesia continues to manage multiple natural threats, including forest and land fires in Aceh, Belitung Timur, Sukabumi, and Aceh Besar, alongside significant earthquake impacts in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Initial res

Indonesia BMKG wave warnings

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: BMKG issues high wave warnings for Maluku and Bengkulu waters

In mid‑July 2026, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a wave warning for the Maluku archipelago and the southern Lombok Strait as Tropical Cyclone Haishen moved north of Papua. The a

Disaster management and drought risks in Yogyakarta

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Yogyakarta faces severe drought risk due to strong El Nino

The Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) is addressing evolving environmental threats through both policy updates and climate monitoring. The regional government and the DIY Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) are wor

El Niño-driven extreme weather and wildfires in Pacific

2 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires trigger emergency response and weather modification

A record-breaking El Niño event is driving extreme weather patterns across the Pacific region, contributing to significant wildfire activity and drought. In Indonesia, an estimated 103,000 hectares of land burned during

Drought and water crisis in Tangerang

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Sumur Karang Reservoir dries up in Tangerang

Following hydrometeorological studies and BMKG forecasts of a prolonged dry season driven by El Niño, the Tangerang municipal government identified three drought-risk zones across eight districts. Initial mitigation effo

Seismic activity in Indonesia and Japan

4 clusters · 343 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Japan hit by two significant earthquakes in 24 hours

Seismic activity has intensified across the Pacific Ring of Fire, affecting both Indonesia and Japan. In Indonesia, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of western Sumatra at a depth of 29 kilometers. This ev

Indonesia 81st Independence Day preparations

2 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Blok M serves as a central hub for Indonesia's 81st Independence Day celebrations

Indonesia is preparing for its 81st Independence Day celebrations on August 17, 2026, with logistical, energy, and commercial preparations underway. To ensure stability, PT PLN (Persero) has strengthened the national ele