Kalimantan

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

35 clusters · 138 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Haze impacts air quality in Pekanbaru and Batam

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 wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

51 clusters · 183 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia intensifies crackdown on forest fires with proposed ‘ecological terrorism’ charges

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

Indonesia wildfire crisis expands through September 2026

25 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia increases protection for Padang Sugihan elephants

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

Indonesia 2026 drought, fire & water aid response

140 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia weather: BMKG warns of heavy rain and lightning

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

Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

12 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 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

Southeast Asian haze and forest fire management

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Environmental groups urge against waste burning amid Indonesian haze

In late August 2026, the Regent of Siak in Riau, Indonesia, ordered palm oil mills to temporarily suspend burning empty fruit bunches to prevent worsening haze caused by forest and land fires. The Regent instructed local

Indonesia forest fires cause haze and energy shortages

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 4 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 5 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 5 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

Russia-Indonesia diplomatic and economic relations

6 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia advances energy and mining partnerships with Russia

Diplomatic and economic relations between Russia and Indonesia have shown significant strengthening. In August 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the bilateral relationship as developing “very successfully” i

Indonesian government social and housing initiatives

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Indonesia wildfires drive world-leading carbon emissions

In Kuningan, West Java, local authorities are facilitating access to subsidized housing for civil servants (ASN), including PNS and PPPK, as well as low-income communities. Part of the central government’s ‘3 Million Hou

President Prabowo's approval and economic policy shifts

14 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Prabowo-Gibran administration sees high public trust in ASI survey

In late August 2026, conflicting polling data highlighted the complex public standing of the Prabowo-Gibran administration. A Tempo Data Science survey reported a significant drop in approval to 37%, down from 58% in Mar

Natural disaster management in Indonesia

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 20 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

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Banten authorities investigate industrial pollution in Cisadane River

Natural disasters and recovery efforts in Indonesia

3 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 22 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

Indonesian forest and peatland fires

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Rudiyansah, 17, fights Indonesian wildfires in Superman costume

Severe dry season conditions and the El Niño phenomenon have triggered widespread forest and peatland fires across Indonesia, particularly in Kalimantan and Sumatra. Between January and July, over 200,000 hectares of lan

Forest fires and regional haze in Indonesia

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 24 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

El Niño-driven extreme weather and wildfires in Pacific

2 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 24 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