Indonesia forest fire hotspots plunge 67%, but haze and dry weather risks persist
INDONESIA recorded a 67 per cent drop in forest and land-fire hotspots, with 387 detected nationwide as of last night, down from 1,176 the previous day, although prolonged dry weather continues to raise the risk of renewed fires. The Forestry Ministr...
Indonesia has seen a significant 67% reduction in forest and land-fire hotspots, with 387 detected across the country as of the latest report, down from 1,176 the previous day. This decline is attributed to satellite monitoring system SiPongi and is observed in six priority regions, with South Sumatra noting the highest number at 130 hotspots, followed by Central Kalimantan with 86, and South Kalimantan with 37.
However, the Forestry Ministry warns that prolonged dry conditions and peatland fires continue to pose risks, with air quality remaining unhealthy to hazardous in parts of Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, and Papua. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast low rainfall for October, which could further increase the risk of fires in affected areas.
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