In Indonesia, engulfed in the biggest fires in a decade, rains have begun. Look how happy the rescuers are with Indonesia has received less than a quarter of the normal rainfall since June. This led to a severe drought and the largest fires since 2015. In October, almost 13,500 fires were registered, about two million dunams of forest were burned and thousands of people died and disappeared. In addition, the fires led to severe air pollution in neighboring Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and East Timor. In Indonesia itself, the fires also led to mass protests. Recently, rains began to fall in the area, which moistens the soil and makes it difficult for the fire to spread. Unfortunately, the fires are still going on, but in November regular rains are expected in Indonesia.

In Indonesia, engulfed in the biggest fires in a decade, rains have begun. Look how happy the rescuers are with Indonesia has received less than a quarter of the normal rainfall since June. This led to a severe drought and the largest fires since 2015. In October, almost 13,500 fires were registered, about two million dunams of forest were burned and thousands of people died and disappeared. In addition, the fires led to severe air pollution in neighboring Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and East Timor. In Indonesia itself, the fires also led to mass protests. Recently, rains began to fall in the area, which moistens the soil and makes it difficult for the fire to spread. Unfortunately, the fires are still going on, but in November regular rains are expected in Indonesia.