Indonesia Enters Strong El Niño Phase, Heightening Drought and Wildfire Concerns
Indonesia has entered a strong El Niño phenomenon, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). This increases the risk of drought and forest/peatland fires, prompting the government to enhance its mitigation efforts.
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