Haze: Japan offers water-bombing aid as Kalimantan’s ISPU surges past 1,000
Indonesian authorities said the assistance would involve three helicopters, including a Chinook, with operations scheduled to begin on Sept 10.
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported a surge in hotspots across West, Central, and South Kalimantan, with all three provinces experiencing an increase in fire incidents. The Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU) in the region has surpassed 1,000, indicating hazardous air quality. In response, Japan has offered assistance with water-bombing operations, involving three helicopters, including a Chinook, with operations set to commence on September 10. The assistance aims to combat the forest and land fires plaguing the region.
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