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CNA
a day ago
- Climate
- CNA
Indonesia's Sumatra sees 14-fold spike in fire hotspots over 1.5 weeks, as Malaysia warns of haze
JAKARTA: Indonesia's Sumatra island has seen a sharp spike in forest and land fires, with the number of hotspots jumping from 94 to more than 1,000 within 10 days. A total of 1,292 hotspots were detected in the region, according to a report by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency BMKG on Monday (Jul 21). Hotspots are satellite images with high infrared intensity, indicating sources of high heat, such as forest and land fires. Within the region, Riau province has been the worst hit by fires in forests and peatlands, with a total of 582 hotspot detections. This is up from 38 hotspots reported on Jul 12. 'The trend (of number of hotspots) is increasing because Riau is entering the peak of the dry season and the intensity of rain and cloud growth is decreasing,' Irwan Nasution, coordinator of BMKG Riau province, told CNA. The Rokan Hilir regency and North Sumatra province were also badly hit by blazes, with 244 and 236 blazes detected in the areas respectively, according to the Jul 21 report by BMKG. Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said it will also be carrying out cloud-seeding to fight the forest fires in Riau from Jul 21 to Jul 27. Abdul Muhari, the head of the BNPB's Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center said that additional measures, such as a water-bombing helicopter and an air patrol to monitor the fires will also be deployed to Riau as part of the cloud-seeding and fire mitigation efforts, according to a report on the agency's website. Indonesia's fires are usually a result of slash-and-burn techniques being deployed to clear land for subsequent crops, as well as the dry season exacerbating the situation. The forest and peatland fires are a primary cause for the recurring issue of transboundary haze, which is an annual problem for Indonesia and its neighbours, including Singapore, Malaysia and southern Thailand. According to the ASEAN Specialised Monitoring Centre, dry conditions were observed over most parts of the southern ASEAN region from Jul 20. Aside from parts of northern Sumatra, hotspots were also detected in parts of Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. The Malaysian Meteorological Department, MetMalaysia, released an advisory on Jul 19 regarding the transboundary haze. It said that hotspots in Sumatara captured by satellite imagery last Friday and reported by the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre could have contributed to the haze carried by south-westerly winds. It stated that the haze was affecting several states on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, with the agency not expecting any changes in weather or wind direction that could reduce its impact over the coming days. On Monday morning, eight locations in Malaysia recorded air pollutant index readings above the unhealthy range of 100. The worst hit was Alor Gajah in Melaka, with a reading of 160.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand And Vietnam: July 20, 2025
Haze from forest and land fires in Riau province has crossed the border into Malaysia, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Pekanbaru. Bibin S, the on-duty forecaster at BMKG Sultan Syarif Kasim II Station in Pekanbaru, said on Saturday that the haze was detected moving northeast, crossing the border and reaching Teluk Kemang, Malaysia. Brazilian investors have expressed an interest in investing in the cattle farming sector in the transmigration areas of East Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara, Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara has said. MYANMAR OBSERVES MARTYRS' DAY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The 78th Anniversary of Martyrs' Day 2025 was commemorated yesterday at the Martyrs' Mausoleum. Top government officials and foreign dignitaries were in attendance. Myanmar's flag was flown at half-mast across the entire country. CINEMA TO GET MODERN TOUCH -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The government plans to upgrade the country's oldest Wazira Cinema, built in 1923, into a modern Red Carpet Theatre. The ancient building features Beaux-Arts and French architectural designs, which were popular between the 16th and 18th centuries. SINGAPORE REGIONAL CENTRE SET TO GET MORE HOMES, OFFICES AND PUBLIC AMENITIES -- THE STRAITS TIMES More homes, offices and public amenities are set to be built in the heart of Tampines, latest plans from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) show. MORE COUPLES ARE SAYING NO TO MORE THAN ONE CHILD, SINGAPORE WILL HAVE TO RETHINK SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ELDERLY -- CNA Whenever Ms Christel Goh's daughter was asked if she wanted a sibling, the six-year-old's answer would always be an unequivocal "no". THAILAND DENIES SECRET DEALS, SAYS PEOPLE'S PARTY PRIORITY DEMOCRACY -- THE NATION Thanathorn rejects rumours of secret deals with red or blue factions, emphasising the People's Party's commitment to democracy and transparency in politics. NEWLY LAID, PROBE FINDS -- BANGKOK POST Thailand is now pursuing retaliatory measures against Cambodia after a probe showed the landmines responsible for Wednesday's mine explosion in the Chok Bok border area in Ubon Ratchathani were newly planted, army commander Gen Pana Klaewplodthuk said on Saturday. VIETNAM TOURIST BOAT CAPSIZES IN HA LONG BAY -- VIETNAM NEWS Authorities have recovered 28 bodies after a tourist boat capsized in Hạ Long Bay yesterday. The ill-fated boat carrying Vietnamese passengers was hit by a storm. About 30 divers have been deployed in the rescue operations. BORDER AREA SCHOOLS -- VIETNAM PLUS The government plans to build primary and secondary boarding schools in 248 land border communes to bring socio-economic developments to ethnic people and bolster national security. About 100 schools will be completed in 2025. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Powerful 6.9-mag earthquake hits off coast of country with 'buildings shaking'
A huge earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has hit off the coast of Indonesia. A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the sea southwest of Indonesia's Southeast Maluku in Maluku Province at 12:49 p.m. local time on Monday, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The epicenter was located approximately 170 km southwest of Southeast Maluku, at a depth of 108 km, the BMKG said on its website. A tweet from the BMKG read: "#Gempa Mag:6.9, 14-Jul-25 12:49:58 WIB, Loc:6.23 S,131.31 E (170 km Southwest MALUKUTENGGARA), Depth:108 Km, no tsunami potential #BMKG." Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and is prone to frequent earthquakes. There have been no reports of loss of life or property so far. On October 1 last year, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the sea bed close to the shores of one of its southern islands. The strong quake occurred in the Banda Sea around 58 miles from the coast of Sulawesi Tenggara, a province on the island of Sulawes on at 5.28pm local time. The quake had a depth of 365 miles and was reportedly felt by some people near its epicenter. In 2021, however, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake killed around 100 people in Indonesia. While a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in 2018 triggered a tsunami and killed over 2,000 people and in 2004 a 9.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami that ended up killing more than 170,000 people. There have been no reports of loss of life or damage to property so far. The BMKG added that there is no potential for a tsunami following the earthquake. The epicentre was located approximately 170 km southwest of Southeast Maluku, at a depth of 108 km, the BMKG said on its official website
See - Sada Elbalad
04-06-2025
- Climate
- See - Sada Elbalad
Indonesia to Deploy Submarine Optical Cables for Tsunami Detection
Ahmed Emam Indonesia is set to enhance its national tsunami early warning system by integrating submarine optical cable technology, aiming to improve the accuracy and reach of detection in seismically active regions, according to a report by TV BRICS, citing "Antara News". The initiative will be incorporated into the warning system currently managed by the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). BMKG Head Dwikorita Karnawati emphasized the importance of advancing technological innovation to bolster the country's disaster preparedness infrastructure. 'This technological innovation research is needed to strengthen the existing tsunami early warning system,' Karnawati said. While traditionally used for telecommunications and data transfer, submarine optical cables can also detect variations in underwater pressure and wave activity—key indicators of potential tsunami events. Given Indonesia's expansive marine territory and the prevalence of undersea cables, this dual-use application offers a cost-effective and wide-reaching solution. 'If this optical cable can detect tsunamis, then sensors can be more evenly distributed throughout the region, including marine areas that currently do not have a detection system,' Karnawati noted. Addressing the growing threat of natural disasters—particularly the devastating impact of earthquakes and tsunamis—has emerged as a key focus of international cooperation. In May 2025, BRICS member countries convened a ministerial meeting in Brasília to coordinate responses to climate-related disasters. During the session, member states agreed on a joint declaration and a 2025–2028 action plan, outlining priorities such as strengthening early warning systems, investing in resilient infrastructure, and integrating local knowledge into disaster risk manag strategies. read more UAE's Lunar Mission Delayed to Tomorrow Twitter Lifts Trump's Account Ban Scientists Find Evidence Of 10،000 Black Holes Surrounding The Center Of The Milky Way Galaxy Greenhouse In Antarctica Able To Grow Vegetables Without Soil Or Sunlight Moving Over China: U.S. Is Again Home to World's Speediest Supercomputer Technology The 10 most expensive cars in the world Technology Top 10 fastest cars in the world Technology Lasers Could Make Computers 1 Million Times Faster Technology Smart technology taking control of our lives News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
The Star
24-05-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Rain still pours across Indonesia with ‘wet dry season' expected until June
JAKARTA: While Indonesia typically starts entering the dry season around April, heavy rainfall has continued in most parts of the country in the past few weeks, with the 'wet dry season' expected to last until early June. Earlier this year, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasted that Indonesia would see a normal dry season that would start in most areas in April and was expected to reach its peak between June and August. A normal dry season occurs when there is not a dominant El Niño weather pattern. El Niño tends to bring drier air to the archipelago, resulting in a prolonged dry season. But in its latest reports, the weather agency forecasted that the dry season would start later in some areas. It will also be shorter in most regions. In a forecast report issued on Thursday, BMKG recorded that 73 percent of the archipelago is still experiencing a wet season, which usually falls from October to April. Most regions see clear weather between morning and early afternoon, followed by thunderstorms that last until the evening. 'The weather dynamics in most parts of Indonesia show a transitional period between the rainy and dry season, which is locally known as pancaroba,' the agency wrote. The wetter start of the dry season could be attributed to some atmospheric phenomena, such as Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), a moving pulse of wind, cloud and atmospheric pressure that brings extra water vapor to form clouds in the sky. The MJO contributes to the formation of rain clouds and triggers more rain, particularly in the southern and central parts of the country, according to BMKG head Dwikorita Karnawati. The Indonesian archipelago's location near the equator allows the country to be exposed to regular amounts of sunlight, leading to a greater chance of precipitation. 'In general, rain intensity is expected to start decreasing by the end of May until early June,' Dwikorita said. Anomalous, yet normal The shift between the rainy and dry season in Indonesia is mostly influenced by the monsoons, a seasonal prevailing wind that lasts for several months. When the wind blows from Asia to Indonesia, it brings moist air from the South China Sea, triggering the rainy season in the country from October and March. But when the other monsoon blows from April to November, the wind is dry as it passes through the desert areas in the northern part of Australia. This monsoon results in decreased rainfall in Indonesia, triggering a dry season across the archipelago. In May this year, Indonesia is experiencing stronger Asian monsoon winds compared to the average of the last two decades, said meteorologist Deni Septiadi from the State College of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (STMKG). The strong monsoon winds from Asia, he added, are disrupting the timing and strength of their counterpart that blows from Australia. Deni said the phenomenon could be attributed to several factors: 'One of them could be the heavily concentrated rain clouds over Indonesia. At the same time, the Asian monsoon is still blowing strong.' Despite the late start of the dry season, BMKG meteorology deputy Guswanto said that the condition is still considered normal as the country is in the pancaroba phase, which usually features high humidity and increasing sea temperatures that can fuel the formation of rain clouds. 'Now we're still in the pancaroba phase, which means that the wet dry season may be observable in several areas where rain still falls,' Guswanto said. Pancaroba can occur twice a year for three months each during the transition from the dry to wet season and vice versa. Based on the current timing, the dry season will fall in most parts of the country from June to August, followed by pancaroba in September and then a wet season from December, according to Guswanto. Personnel of a joint search and rescue team break down a house buried in a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Trenggalek, East Java on Thursday, the third day of a search and rescue operation to locate six missing people. - Photo: Antara Disaster warning Guswanto said that a silver lining to the wetter start of the dry season is that the weather can help boost crop output. Meanwhile, Dwikorita urged the public to stay alert about the possibility of heavy rain that can trigger disasters, even as rain intensity is expected to decrease. Heavy rain in Jakarta on Wednesday inundated at least two neighborhood units (RT) and four major roads, causing heavy traffic that lasted until late at night. High rain intensity also triggered a flood in South Barito regency in Central Kalimantan early Thursday morning, affecting nearly 7,000 people and inundating more than 1,300 houses and public buildings. Torrential rain also triggered landslides in Trenggalek, East Java and Mimika, Central Papua, with dozens of people trapped and missing in both locations. BMKG warned that thunderstorms and strong winds can still occur in several regions, such as across Java Island, North Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Maluku and South Papua. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
