The country has been battling an increased number of wildfires as the dry season intensifies nationwide, with nearly 500 forest fires in the first eight months of this year recorded due to the El Nino weather phenomenon.
RIAU (CNA) – In the face of rising wildfires, Indonesia ramps up resources such as patrol helicopters and fire watchtowers to help in early detection. The country has been battling an increased number of wildfires as the dry season, which is expected to peak this month, intensifies nationwide. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency recorded nearly 500 […]