TEHRAN (Tasnim) Forest and land fires (Indonesia

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Forest and land fires continue to plague Indonesia, with the number of high-confidence hotspots rising for a second consecutive day to 909 despite sustained firefighting operations, as transboundary haze remains a concern for neighbouring countries.

Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry said the latest figure, recorded as of 9 pm local time on Sunday, increased from 793 the previous day, following 387 on Friday.

According to the ministry’s satellite monitoring data, South Sumatra recorded 121 hotspots, more than double Saturday’s 60, while Central Kalimantan saw a sharp decline from 288 to 74, with West and South Kalimantan also recording decreases.

“Joint teams continue to tackle forest and land fires through ground firefighting, aerial water bombing, air patrols, as well as prevention and control measures in priority areas,” the ministry said in its latest update on social media

According to the ministry’s satellite monitoring data, South Sumatra recorded 121 hotspots, more than double Saturday’s 60, while Central Kalimantan saw a sharp decline from 288 to 74, with West and South Kalimantan also recording decreases.

“Joint teams continue to tackle forest and land fires through ground firefighting, aerial water bombing, air patrols, as well as prevention and control measures in priority areas,” the ministry said in its latest update on social media.

According to the ministry’s satellite monitoring data, South Sumatra recorded 121 hotspots, more than double Saturday’s 60, while Central Kalimantan saw a sharp decline from 288 to 74, with West and South Kalimantan also recording decreases.

“Joint teams continue to tackle forest and land fires through ground firefighting, aerial water bombing, air patrols, as well as prevention and control measures in priority areas,” the ministry said in its latest update on social media.