As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- Borneo (Indonesia)
- By The New York Times
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- 1 min read
Indonesia faces escalating wildfire risks as El Niño weather patterns intensify drought conditions across the region. Peatland ecosystems, already vulnerable to desiccation, become increasingly susceptible to uncontrolled fires. The combination of climatic anomalies and degraded wetlands creates dangerous conditions for both environment and communities. 2024 appears poised to rival previous catastrophic fire seasons, threatening air quality, biodiversity, and regional stability.
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As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify
The unusual weather pattern and dried out peatlands, a kind of wetland, have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons. This year could be one. continue reading...
