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Society 2 years ago

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More regions brace for drought as dry season intensifies

Many cities and regencies have declared a state of emergency for the drought caused by the El Niño-induced prolonged dry season, which has led to limited access to clean water for thousands of residents.

Economy 2 years ago

Drought caused 'historic' global hydropower drop in early 2023

The group said global hydropower generation fell 8.5 percent in the year to June, more than any full-year decline over the last two decades.

Archipelago 2 years ago

Wildfires raze forests around Mt. Agung

Wildfires have burned in the protected forest on the slopes of Mount Agung for the past week, with at least 645 hectares of forest affected.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

India's monsoon rains hit five-year low due to El Nino

The monsoon, which is vital for India's $3 trillion economy, brings nearly 70 percent of the rain the country needs to water crops and replenish reservoirs and aquifers.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Australia weather bureau declares El Nino event in country

On Tuesday, Australia's eastern seaboard sweltered in unusually warm spring temperatures, with hot winds whipping up some of the riskiest bushfire conditions since the 2019-2020 "Black Summer" catastrophe.

Economy 2 years ago

Indonesia rice imports spike as Jakarta shores up stocks

Global rice prices rose to a 15-year high last week after top producer India's decision in July to ban exports of non-basmati rice, citing several factors including soaring domestic prices and "extreme climatic conditions".

Archipelago 2 years ago

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Indonesia grapples with fires as El Nino peaks

The Environment and Forestry Ministry estimates that nearly 270,000 hectares of land and forest have been burned so far this year, with West Kalimantan, East Nusa Tenggara, South Kalimantan and East Java among the worst-hit provinces.

Society 2 years ago

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Haze blankets cities in Kalimantan, Sumatra as fires rage

Thick haze has blanketed parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan as fires continue to rage, in part due to El Niño, and affected regions have started imposing measures to anticipate related health impacts, including a mask mandate for schools.