Kalimantan Fires
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Wildfires burn about 200,000 hectares in Kalimantan, prompting hundreds to pray for rain. Indonesia authorizes 35 foreign aircraft to help fight the fires, while Bulog continues rice distribution despite smoke haze.
As wildfires spread, hundreds in Kalimantan pray for rain
Hundreds of residents in Kalimantan performed salat istisqa on Wednesday, praying for rain as smoke from forest and land fires spread across the region. The fires have burned about 200,000 hectares, according to the report. Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry recorded 107,465 hectares of forest and land fires between January and July. The resulting haze has affected not only Indonesia but also Malays…
Indonesia authorizes 35 foreign aircraft to help fight forest and land fires
Indonesia has cleared 35 foreign aircraft to help battle forest and land fires in Kalimantan, where smoke has covered sections of the Trans-Kalimantan route. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said f…
Indonesia Authorizes 35 Foreign Aircraft to Help Fight Kalimantan Forest Fires
Indonesia has approved 35 foreign-registered aircraft to help extinguish forest and land fires in Kalimantan, which the government has designated a national priority. The move reflects a shortage of s…
Bulog Says Rice Distribution in Kalimantan Will Continue Despite Smoke Haze
Perum Bulog says rice distribution across Kalimantan will continue despite smoke from forest and land fires, although field operations will follow local government safety guidance. Bulog president dir…