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Drought tightens grip across Indonesia

Society 1 day ago

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Drought tightens grip across Indonesia

More regions across Indonesia are facing worsening water shortages as the El Niño-driven dry season intensifies, with authorities warning that prolonged below-normal rainfall could deepen the crisis in the coming months.

When drought breeds doubt

Editorial 1 week ago

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When drought breeds doubt

As El Niño intensifies, this year's dry season has already triggered severe water shortages and rampant wildfires in an emerging crisis that will serve as a high-stakes litmus test for the food security agenda and climate adaptation policies of the Prabowo administration.

Drought grips parts of Java as dry season intensifies

Society 2 weeks ago

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Drought grips parts of Java as dry season intensifies

Drought has begun affecting several regions across Java as the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warns that the country’s dry season is expected to peak in August and may last longer than usual.

Australia declares El Nino in Pacific that could become strongest in decades

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

Australia declares El Nino in Pacific that could become strongest in decades

Sea surface temperatures in the region exceeded El Nino thresholds and atmospheric indicators all aligned with the phenomenon that brings extremes of weather, the Bureau of Meteorology said.

Why water could help restore trust in global cooperation

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Why water could help restore trust in global cooperation

Water can become an example of how multilateralism can still deliver tangible results in people’s daily lives.

Batam launches seed clouds to secure water supply ahead of El Niño

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Batam launches seed clouds to secure water supply ahead of El Niño

Weather modification efforts started on May 15 for 20 days in cooperation with the Meteorological, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

What scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino

Asia & Pacific 1 month ago

What scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino

The fast-warming tropical Pacific is pointing to a major event but a crucial weakening of trade winds -- capable of turbocharging or throttling the phenomenon -- has yet to materialise.

El Niño may raise stunting rate as food output falls and prices rise

Society 1 month ago

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El Niño may raise stunting rate as food output falls and prices rise

IDAI chairman Dr. Piprim Basarah Yanuarso said children are among the most vulnerable groups affected by climate change due to their still-developing immune systems and limited ability to regulate body temperature.

El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN

The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions could well develop as early as May to July.

Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bites

Economy 2 months ago

Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bites

"The last time we saw similar signals was during the severe 2015 to 2016 El Nino," a meteorologist has said.

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