Dense haze blankets Palembang-Banyuasin Southern Ring Road
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- Thick smoke from forest and land fires blanketed the Palembang-Banyuasin Southern Ring Road in South Sumatra on Sept. 2, reducing drivers’ visibility.
- Fires have also affected Ogan Ilir, Ogan Komering Ilir and Muara Enim districts.
- Banyuasin recorded 225 forest and land fires and 40 hotspots through Aug. 29, while authorities strengthened ground and aerial suppression efforts.
A dense blanket of smoke covered the Palembang-Banyuasin Southern Ring Road in South Sumatra on Wednesday, leaving the route shrouded in haze as motorists continued to pass through it.
The smoke came from forest and land fires reported in several parts of South Sumatra, including Banyuasin, Ogan Ilir, Ogan Komering Ilir and Muara Enim. Reduced visibility made the road appear fogbound.
Banyuasin is one of the priority areas for dealing with the fires. By Aug. 29, officials had recorded 225 forest and land fire incidents and 40 hotspots in the district.
The South Sumatra Forest and Land Fire Task Force has intensified suppression operations from the ground and air. Local authorities have also increased personnel, equipment and cross-sector coordination to limit the fires and their smoke.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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