Haze from Indonesia could return, 700 hotspots already detected
https://mothership.sg/2020/07/indonesia-haze-2020/
Central Kalimantan, the third largest Indonesian province, is facing over 700 hotspots at the start of this dry season. These hotspots were detected using satellite, which predicted there's a high chance that forest fires will start. The province has declared a state of emergency that will last from July 1 to Sept. 28.
Another two provinces, Riau and South Sumatra, have also declared a state of emergency in view of the dry season. An official from the environment and forestry ministry, Radian Bagiyono, said that the peak season is likely to be in August.
Air pollution from the fires can lead to more demand for N95 masks and increases the risk towards vulnerable groups.
https://mothership.sg/2020/07/indonesia-haze-2020/
Central Kalimantan, the third largest Indonesian province, is facing over 700 hotspots at the start of this dry season. These hotspots were detected using satellite, which predicted there's a high chance that forest fires will start. The province has declared a state of emergency that will last from July 1 to Sept. 28.
Another two provinces, Riau and South Sumatra, have also declared a state of emergency in view of the dry season. An official from the environment and forestry ministry, Radian Bagiyono, said that the peak season is likely to be in August.
Air pollution from the fires can lead to more demand for N95 masks and increases the risk towards vulnerable groups.
