Indonesia's Forest Fires Face Severe Water Shortage Challenges in Suppression Efforts
Indonesia's forest fire suppression efforts are facing significant challenges due to water shortages, particularly in Sumatra and Kalimantan. The Ministry of Forestry highlighted the difficulties in areas with limited water sources and noted that ground-based firefighting is more effective than water bombing.
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