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Indonesia volcanic activity August-September 2026

40 clusters · 70 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia experiences rare simultaneous eruptions of six volcanoes

Indonesia’s volcanic activity intensified through August and early September 2026. Between August 18 and 20, Mount Ibu, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, and Mount Semeru all experienced eruptions. Mount Ibu was placed at Level

El Niño-driven extreme weather and wildfires in Pacific

3 clusters · 61 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia combats El Nino-driven forest fires and drought

A record-breaking El Niño event is driving extreme weather patterns across the Pacific region, contributing to significant wildfire activity and drought. Experts warn that this warming phase could make 2027 the hottest y

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

36 clusters · 141 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Malaysia air quality reaches unhealthy levels in multiple regions

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

Indonesia ends search for eight missing near Anak Krakatau

18 clusters · 520 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sunda Strait: Families hold memorial for missing journalists and crew

Indonesian authorities have officially terminated the search and rescue operation for eight people missing in the Sunda Strait. The group, consisting of five journalists and three crew members aboard the speedboat KM Aru

Indonesian forest and land fire management

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Minister of Forestry inspects wildfire response in Padang Sugihan

In late August 2026, the Gelora Party criticized Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni for a slow response to forest and land fires (karhutla) in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Party representative Rully Syumanda urged

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

54 clusters · 196 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia deploys aircraft and personnel to combat intensifying wildfires

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a strong El Niño, has caused severe environmental and public health damage. By mid-September, nearly 300,000 hectares had been scorched, with carbon emissions on a traje

Bromo wildfires trigger management reforms and protests

13 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mount Bromo management faces calls for stricter fire SOPs and local reopening demands

As of 18 September 2026, the wildfire crisis in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) has prompted calls for stricter management and sparked local protests. Following the indefinite closure of the park to ensure v

Humanitarian aid for NTT earthquake victims

22 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Triputra and Persada Groups provide Rp8 billion for NTT earthquake relief

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 2026 drought, fire & water aid response

141 clusters · 153 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia drought triggers widespread emergency water distribution

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

Anak Krakatau volcanic activity and ash impact

6 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Anak Krakatau eruptions disrupt aviation and impact regional air quality

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

Indonesia wildfire crisis expands through September 2026

26 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia faces widespread forest and land fires across multiple provinces

By mid-September 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis has begun to show signs of shifting intensity, though significant challenges remain. Ministry of Forestry data indicates national hotspots have de

Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

12 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Padang and Makassar implement distance learning due to haze and fuel queues

By mid-September 2026, the impact of forest and land fires expanded to the Riau Islands province. In Bintan, the local government implemented remote learning via Zoom and home assignments to minimize children’s exposure

Malaysia-Brunei relations and regional haze cooperation

5 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Malaysia and Indonesia coordinate on haze mitigation and bilateral talks

During the 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation in Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah committed to resolving long-standing land border disputes, aiming to complete

Indonesia forest fires cause haze and energy shortages

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Indonesia wildfires cause hazardous haze and power shortages

The environmental and energy crisis in Indonesia has intensified due to severe forest and land fires across Kalimantan and Sumatra, exacerbated by El Niño weather patterns. In West Kalimantan, the BNPB reported that 48,5

Indonesia seismic activity: June–September 2026

35 clusters · 1236 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Flores experiences over 15,000 aftershocks following M7.7 earthquake

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

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

8 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Kalimantan forest fires disrupt flights and threaten wildlife

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

Indonesia disaster management and resilience efforts

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Prabowo addresses BRICS on climate resilience and disaster management

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

Telkom Group digital transformation in Indonesia

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Telkom Indonesia advances digital infrastructure and governance strategies

Telkom Group subsidiaries are advancing digital transformation and infrastructure expansion within Indonesia. Telkomsat is expanding satellite-based service capabilities to provide high-speed internet for the maritime in

Sumatra post-disaster reconstruction and mitigation

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Gibran Rakabuming Raka visits North Sumatra to oversee disaster recovery

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has been overseeing reconstruction and mitigation efforts following hydrometeorological disasters in Sumatra. In August 2026, the Vice President inspected bridge reconstruction in A

Mount Sinabung volcanic eruption and renewed activity

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Mount Sinabung shows renewed activity as evacuations begin in North Sumatra

On August 31, 2026, Mount Sinabung in Sumatra erupted, sending a thick column of black volcanic ash approximately 3,500 meters above the peak. The eruption lasted for over an hour and was recorded with a maximum seismogr

Forest fire and haze crisis in Pekanbaru

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Pekanbaru air quality improves amid ongoing Riau forest fire response

Pekanbaru and the wider Riau region have been managing a crisis caused by forest and land fires. Initially, the haze led to a public health emergency, prompting Mayor Agung Nugroho to place 21 community health centers on

Natural disaster management in Indonesia

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 23 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

Sumatra post‑flood reconstruction and recovery efforts

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: West Sumatra accelerates post-disaster reconstruction efforts

Indonesia’s central government has earmarked roughly Rp 21.9 trillion for reconstruction across the flood-affected provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. This funding supports the rebuilding of roads, bridge

Natural disasters and recovery efforts in Indonesia

3 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Prabowo Subianto receives support for disaster response in Indonesia

Indonesia continues to manage the aftermath of a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and widespread forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan. The earthquake, centered near Nagekeo, has resulted in at least

Forest fires and regional haze in Indonesia

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires trigger health crisis and flight delays

In late July 2026, Central Kalimantan authorities declared a disaster emergency following forest and peatland fires that burned over 3,000 hectares. The fires, linked to severe drought and El Niño, prompted a coordinated

Papal response to Indonesia earthquake

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity with Nusa Tenggara Timur earthquake victims

Following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the eastern coast of Indonesia on August 15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV has issued messages of solidarity to the affected populations. Initial reports indicated at least 53 death