National Hotspots Break Through 20,378, West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan Sharp Up

The impact of smoke is beginning to show on air quality and visibility. A number of monitoring points in West Kalimantan (Kalbar) and Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) reached the hazardous category. In South Kalimantan, the highest conditions were recorded as very unhealthy, while a number of points in Riau, Jambi, and South Sumatra (Sumsel) were in the unhealthy category.

BMKG noted that visibility in Pontianak and Jambi on the morning of August 29 was only about 800 meters. In Banjarmasin it is even about 500 meters. Palangka Raya was recorded three kilometers with smoky conditions.

The Ministry of Forestry asks the community not to open or clear the land by burning and immediately report if they find smoke or fire.

SOURCE: Ministry of Forestry, August 30, 2026.