59,275 hotspots turn South Sumatra into haze hotspot as respiratory cases surge
ABOUT 59,275 hotspots were detected across 17 districts and cities in South Sumatra from Sept 1 to yesterday, turning the province into a major source of haze while thousands of residents in Palembang suffered respiratory infections. The figure, reco...
South Sumatra has become a significant source of haze due to 59,275 hotspots detected in the province between September 1 and October 7, 2026, according to the Forestry Ministry’s Forest and Land Fire Monitoring System. This surge in hotspots has led to more than 17,000 acute respiratory infection cases in Palembang, as reported by the Palembang City Health Office.
Environmental groups, such as WALHI South Sumatra, have warned that forest and land fires are identifiable ecological risks that can be prevented, citing factors such as changes in landscape, land use control, permit-based activities, peat ecosystem damage, and weaknesses in prevention and monitoring efforts. The advocacy group emphasizes the importance of protecting people's right to clean and healthy air, as stated in Article 28H(1) of Indonesia's 1945 Constitution.
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