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Indonesia ramps up fire containment efforts
Indonesia is intensifying its efforts to contain wildfires and land damage, which have affected over 107,000 hectares between January and June 2026. This represents a 110% increase compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting the impact of the El Niño phenomenon that has led to a more severe dry season. Authorities have deployed 43 helicopters and 15 fixed-wing aircraft to extinguish the fires, and are using rainmakers to weaken the spread of smoke caused by the fires. These efforts come amid forecasts that the El Niño phenomenon is at its peak, with rising risks of drought and air pollution in the region.
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