Ancient graves reappear in Indonesia’s Gajah Mungkur Reservoir as El Nino causes water levels to drop, uncovering forgotten history and agricultural opportunities.
Southeast Asia braces for a resurgence of cross-border haze amid Indonesia’s ongoing battle against forest fires and a worsening El Nino-induced dry season.
Indonesia faces a concerning surge in forest and land fires (karhutla) in 2023, recording 499 incidents from January to August, far surpassing the previous three years, when the count consistently remained below 300.
This spike raises significant environmental and safety concerns.
Indonesia’s iconic eternal snow on Jaya Wijay Peak a is rapidly melting due to climate change and El Nino, endangering local ecosystems and communities.
Experts warn of potential flash floods resulting from the melting ice and subsequent filling of nearby lakes.
Surabaya authorities are on high alert as open land fires surge due to the impending El Niño. Patrols increase to counteract fire risks.
So far in 2023, 244 fires have occurred. Residents are urged to avoid open burning.
As El Nino’s climate effect tightens its grip, Indonesia faces an escalating crisis. Reduced rainfall endangers communities, primarily hitting rainfed rice farmers.
The Indonesian meteorological agency, BMKG, forecasts El Nino’s persistence until year-end, peaking between August and October 2023.
Indonesia extends emergency response for drought-hit Papua region, providing aid and constructing food reserves for long-term relief.
Indonesia braces for persisting El Nino effects till year-end, with a warning from BMKG about serious risks including drought, forest fires, and reduced groundwater.
Meanwhile, measures for food security are underway, with the Ministry of Agriculture coordinating strategies to maintain crop production amid this extreme weather challenge
Extreme cold weather in Agandugume and Lambewi Districts of Indonesia’s Central Papua triggers a humanitarian crisis with around 7,500 residents facing famine due to crop failure and disrupted food supplies. Tragically, six individuals, including an infant, have lost their lives due to these severe conditions.