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Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

78 clusters · 258 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires cause projected losses of Rp565 trillion

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by El Niño, has reached catastrophic levels. By late September, approximately 1.92 million hectares had burned since January, devastating over half of the habitats for crit

Indonesian palm oil industry productivity and aid efforts

10 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia palm oil industry faces legal and productivity challenges

Stakeholders in the Indonesian palm oil industry are addressing regulatory, safety, and economic challenges. Industry representatives have worked to promote sustainable management and counter global ‘black campaigns’ reg

Indonesia volcanic activity September-November 2026

52 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mount Semeru volcanic activity triggers lahars and flooding in Lumajang

Indonesia’s volcanic activity intensified through August and early September 2026, with multiple volcanoes including Mount Ibu, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, and Mount Semeru experiencing eruptions. By late September, the Ge

Indonesia wildfire and transboundary haze crisis expands

44 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia reports over 3,500 deaths from wildfire smoke in September

By late October 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis, exacerbated by El Niño, has evolved into a severe regional environmental and public health emergency. Cumulative cases of acute respiratory infect

Indonesian weather forecasts and environmental crises

13 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia disaster agencies issue warnings for increased rainfall and flooding

By late October 2026, Indonesia continues to face extreme and diverse weather conditions driven by an active El Niño, a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, and the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO). These phenomena have created

Singapore-Indonesia transboundary haze dispute

6 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia investigates forest fires at 335 corporate concessions

Singapore is intensifying its legal crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to regional forest fires and transboundary haze. Under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA), the National Environment Agency (NEA) has i

Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

21 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Barito Selatan restores in-person schooling as air quality improves

By mid-October 2026, severe air quality degradation caused by widespread forest and land fires prompted extensive remote learning mandates across Indonesia. In North Sumatra, Governor Bobby Nasution instructed high schoo

Indonesia 2026 drought, fire & water aid response

166 clusters · 171 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesian officials facilitate clean water access through new boreholes

By late 2026, the El Niño-driven drought in Indonesia has escalated into a multi-sectoral crisis affecting water security, public health, and food stability. Forest and land fires have caused significant environmental da

Natural disasters in Indonesia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: BNPB issues eight preparedness steps for 2026/2027 rainy season

Indonesia has experienced a series of natural disasters across multiple provinces, primarily involving forest fires, flooding, and landslides. In late October, forest and land fires were reported in Sulawesi, specifical

KPK anti-corruption operations in Indonesia

5 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia's KPK investigates BNPB corruption case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has conducted multiple investigations into corruption involving government officials and disaster management funds. In Klaten and Jakarta, a sting operation (OTT) conducted on

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

64 clusters · 234 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Singapore haze expected to ease due to shifting winds and rain

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia intensified as the 2026 El Niño phenomenon drove severe drought and escalating forest fires. By late August 2026, the crisis caused widespread disruptions. In Indonesia, th

Malaysia-Indonesia haze mitigation and bilateral talks

21 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Papua forest fires show signs of intentional burning

The transboundary haze crisis continues to impact air quality across Malaysia, with pollutant index levels reaching as high as 195 in regions including Sarawak, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Kedah, and Perak. In respon

Indonesia corruption law and governance debates

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Indonesia debates asset seizure and corruption law revisions

Indonesia continues to debate the legal definition of corruption and the management of state resources. The National Economic Council (DEN), led by Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has proposed reforming the Anti-Corrup

Indonesia forest fires and regional haze crisis

10 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Malaysia denies involvement in Indonesian forest fires

Indonesia is facing its most severe wildfire and haze crisis in over a decade, driven by El Niño and peatland degradation. Since January 2026, approximately 900,000 hectares have burned across Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Pa

Wildfires in Tanjung Puting and Southeast Asia

4 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: President Prabowo allocates funds for forest fire management in Sumatra and Jambi

Forest and land fires in Indonesia, exacerbated by El Niño, have triggered a severe haze crisis across Southeast Asia, impacting air quality in Malaysia, Singapore, and Timor-Leste. The smoke has caused significant disru

Flash floods and recovery in West Sumatra

10 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Indonesia accelerates Sumatra disaster recovery and river normalization

In mid-September 2026, heavy rainfall triggered a series of flash floods across West Sumatra, Indonesia. On September 18, flooding from the Aek Koronok and Batang Jember Tonang Raya rivers struck Pasaman Regency, affecti

Indonesian KPK investigations and forest fire response

4 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Indonesia conducts weather modification to combat wildfires and pollution

The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has expanded its investigations and asset management activities. Initially, the agency focused on validating the legality of investigations through court rulings, su

Humanitarian aid for NTT earthquake victims

29 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Flores earthquake recovery continues in East Nusa Tenggara

Humanitarian aid and recovery efforts for the victims of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores Island continue to expand. As of late 2026, the death toll includes 48 direct fatalities and 94 indirect deaths at displacem

Indonesian corruption investigations

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: KPK seizes luxury vehicles in BNPB and Pekalongan corruption probes

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has conducted several investigations into alleged corruption and money laundering in Indonesia involving various officials and institutions. In a probe related to Bank BJB, in

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

15 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Central Kalimantan faces largest forest fire area in Indonesia

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. NASA satellite data indicates tha

Weather variability, volcanic activity, and delayed rainy-se

18 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Indonesia weather and air quality report

Weather conditions across Indonesia continue to show significant variability driven by multiple atmospheric phenomena. In late August 2026, Tropical Cyclone Nara in the South China Sea triggered potential heavy rain in K

Indonesian economic and regulatory enforcement

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Indonesia updates BNPB leadership and strengthens mining sector oversight

The Indonesian government has focused on economic stability and increased regulatory enforcement across several sectors. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara reaffirmed the commitment to the State Budget (APBN) to drive grow

Sumatra disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Sumatra health facilities undergo reconstruction after 2025 disasters

Rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts following disasters in Sumatra are progressing, with a focus on stabilizing affected regions and accelerating housing construction. As of early October 2026, 39 out of 53 affecte

Indonesia BNPB leadership change and corruption probe

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Indonesia President Prabowo conducts major cabinet reshuffle

The leadership of Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) underwent a sudden change following a corruption sting operation conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on October 13, 2026. The

Flooding and relief efforts in West Sumatra

2 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: KPK detains 14 people in BNPB corruption sting operation

Flooding in West Sumatra has prompted relief efforts from various banking institutions and corporations to assist affected communities. In Solok Regency, Bank BSN provided disaster relief assistance to residents to supp

Flash floods in Padang, West Sumatra

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Padang flood relief: Pertamina and Rumah Zakat provide aid

Heavy rainfall in West Sumatra triggered flash floods in Padang, impacting several districts including Kuranji, Koto Tangah, and Nanggalo. The flooding affected approximately 498 residents and inundated 120 homes, with s

Southwest Sumba earthquake and aftershocks

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Lombok Barat earthquake triggered by Indo-Australian Plate deformation

On October 4, 2026, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the waters of Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. The tremor, caused by a normal fault mechanism associated with the Waikabubak fault, resulted in one death of a 73-