World : Indonesia's Forest Fire Hotspots Drop 67 Pct, Dry Weather Keeps Risks High
JAKARTA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Indonesia recorded a 67 per cent decline in forest and land fire hotspots, with 387 detected nationwide on Thursday night, down from 1,176 the previous day, although prolonged dry conditions continue to pose a risk of further fires.
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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