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Indonesia wildfire and disaster crisis expands through Oct 1

37 clusters · 126 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia relocates eight endangered orangutans from Borneo fires

By mid-October 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis continues to escalate due to El Niño-induced drought. While official figures state approximately 202,000 hectares have burned since January, non-gov

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

51 clusters · 205 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Singapore air quality reaches unhealthy levels due to regional haze

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

Liberia Saudi rice corruption trial

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Liberian officials convicted in Saudi rice corruption case

A high-profile corruption trial in Liberia regarding the misappropriation of humanitarian rice donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has resulted in several convictions. The case involved 29,412 bags of rice intended f

Sumatra disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sumatra disaster recovery: 39 affected regions return to normal

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

Humanitarian aid for NTT earthquake victims

28 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia provides vocational training for East Nusa Tenggara earthquake survivors

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 had risen to 135 people, with approximately 70,382 resident

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

65 clusters · 208 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Sumatra companies urged to bolster forest fire prevention

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a strong El Niño, has caused severe environmental and public health damage. By late September, nearly 896,000 hectares had burned since January. The resulting toxic haze

Flooding and infrastructure damage in Libya

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Liberia flooding affects thousands amid climate change

Torrential rains and flash floods have struck central, southern, and western Libya, resulting in significant infrastructure damage and loss of life. The Libyan Red Crescent reported deaths in the Sokna area, while landsl

West Kalimantan forest fire litigation

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia faces lawsuit over gross negligence in wildfire and haze crisis

A coalition of civil society and indigenous groups, including the Alliance of Indigenous Peoples (AMAN) West Kalimantan, filed a class-action lawsuit in the Pontianak District Court regarding severe forest and land fires

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

12 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Haze from forest fires disrupts flights at Indonesian airports

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

Nepal and Tibet floods: death toll rises and survivor found

17 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Malaysia seeks diplomatic aid to find 54 citizens missing in Nepal floods

The humanitarian crisis in the mountainous border regions of Nepal and Tibet has intensified following a glacial collapse and debris flow on August 26, 2026. Officials described the disaster as a “Himalayan tsunami,” cau

Indonesia seismic activity: June–September 2026

37 clusters · 1237 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Flores earthquake impacts trigger water and food shortages

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

Flooding in West Africa

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Heavy rainfall causes flooding and infrastructure damage in Guinea

Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding across West African regions, including Sierra Leone and Guinea. In Makeni, Sierra Leone, flash flooding on September 1, 2026, submerged major roads and thoroughfares, causi

Search ends for missing journalists near Anak Krakatau

18 clusters · 521 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Surakman identified as crew member of missing KM Arupadatu I

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

Way Kambas elephant conservation and mitigation

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Indonesia revokes five company licenses amid widespread forest fires

Authorities in Lampung continue efforts to protect the Sumatran elephant population in Way Kambas National Park through environmental safety measures and human-elephant conflict mitigation. Initial safety protocols inclu

Indonesia disaster management and resilience efforts

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Indonesia enhances disaster mitigation through communication and technology

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

Bromo wildfires trigger management reforms and protests

13 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 24 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

Liberian political unity efforts and justice legislation

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Liberia corruption trials face delays and reveal systemic issues

Political and economic debates in Liberia have centered on government integrity and institutional resilience. Initially, scrutiny focused on the impartiality of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s anti-corruption campaign. S