Indonesia forest fire pollutants could drift towards Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei
Haze conditions remained severe in parts of Kalimantan, with visibility across three priority provinces ranging from just 1 to 1.5 km.
Indonesian authorities report a significant rise in forest and land fire hotspots in parts of Kalimantan, with Central Kalimantan experiencing the most substantial increase. West Kalimantan also witnessed a notable surge in fire hotspots. These fires could potentially spread pollutants towards the Malacca Strait, Natuna Sea, and neighbouring countries Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, posing a transboundary haze risk.
Meteorological forecasts predict that pollutants could drift northwest, carried by winds, increasing the risk of hazardous air quality conditions in these countries. Air quality in several areas of Kalimantan is already deemed hazardous, with the Air Pollutant Standard Index reaching dangerously high levels. Authorities advise minimising outdoor activities and wearing masks if venturing outside.
Fire hotspots continue to rise in parts of Kalimantan, with Central Kalimantan recording the sharpest increase, while visibility in affected provinces of Sumatra is considerably lower. Firefighting operations are underway in West Papua, with 35 hotspots and eight fire spots detected, affecting an estimated 2,496 hectares.
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