Serbia is grappling with multiple wildfires, with the most severe situation reported in Deliblatska Peščara, prompting the country to request assistance from the EU. President Vučić announced a special program for five southern districts affected by the fires.
President Prabowo has traveled to Kalimantan to personally oversee and lead the operations aimed at combating the ongoing forest fires in the region. His visit underscores the government's commitment to addressing the environmental crisis.
The West Kalimantan Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a warning that smoke from ongoing wildfires could potentially spread into adjacent countries.
Thick haze from forest and land fires in Kalimantan has caused significant delays for 21 flights at Supadio Airport. Aircraft are being hindered from taking off due to the poor visibility.
Singapore's Meteorological Service warns that the country could experience haze if fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify, with winds expected to blow smoke from the southeast or southwest.
Dato Peter Minos, chairman of the Serian District Council, has voiced strong frustration over the worsening annual haze affecting Sarawak, Malaysia, which originates from Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia, stating that 'somebody has to pay'.
A helicopter crashed in the jungle on Indonesia's Borneo island, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The incident occurred in West Kalimantan.
As haze from forest fires continues to blanket parts of South Kalimantan, Indonesia's Education Minister has issued statements regarding the status and operations of schools in the affected regions.
Forest and land fires continue to spread across Kalimantan, Indonesia, with reports indicating that the response efforts to contain the blazes are significantly lagging, raising concerns about environmental and health impacts.
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has issued an urgent directive to six governors across Sumatra and Kalimantan, instructing them to intensify their response to wildfires.
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has deployed dozens of helicopters to combat and prevent forest and land fires across Sumatra and Kalimantan.
South Kalimantan is experiencing severe haze, raising questions about its origin and impact. Authorities are investigating the sources and extent of the air pollution in the region.
Two protected Asian elephants, Deo and Sinta, are reported to be in good health after being relocated from Gembira Loka Zoo to a zoo in East Kalimantan.
Haze from Kalimantan has blanketed parts of Malaysia, leading to unhealthy air quality in several towns, with Serian topping the list. The Department of Environment has warned that haze plumes are pushing the Air Pollutant Index into dangerous zones.
An article explores the historical and ongoing significance of rivers in Kalimantan, highlighting their crucial role in the island's development and connectivity.
Indonesia is intensifying its efforts to combat wildfires, prioritizing ground firefighting operations and utilizing weather modification techniques like cloud seeding and building drilled wells. The government also emphasizes post-fire reviews to prevent future recurrences of these destructive blazes.
Indonesian Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed that several perpetrators responsible for forest fires in Kalimantan have been arrested.
Police in West Kotawaringin District, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, have pledged to intensify their efforts to crack down on forest and land burning activities.
Parents in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, are calling on local education authorities to close schools or transition to online learning as haze levels in the region reach hazardous levels, posing a risk to children's health.
Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni suggested that Weather Modification Operation (OMC) would be an effective strategy to combat the ongoing fires in Central Kalimantan.
Wildfires in Indonesia, fueled by hot, dry, and windy conditions, have come within meters of a West Kalimantan rehabilitation center, threatening orangutans rescued from animal traffickers.
Reports indicate that Patrick Kee, a Malaysian national, has been identified as a victim in a recent helicopter crash that occurred in West Kalimantan.
This comes after East Kalimantan governor Rudy Mas’ud returned his 8.5 billion rupiah (US$502,304) official vehicle following widespread public criticism over what many considered as excessive…