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Indonesia volcano closes airports, strands tens of thousands
Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption has forced eight airports in Indonesia to suspend operations, affecting more than 170,000 passengers.
Tidal floods in Pekalongan: Different risks for men and women
68 Hikers Evacuated as Mount Saukang Fire Erupts
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Medan Mayor Urges New Regional Secretary to Boost Local Government Performance
Medan Mayor swears in Erfin Fahrurrazi as acting regional secretary and instructs strengthening of coordination and accelerated performance of local government organisations.
Water-Bombing Helicopters Deployed to Fight Bromo Fire
The Forestry Minister says three water-bombing helicopters have been optimised to extinguish the fire on Mount Bromo, particularly in hillside areas inaccessible by ground routes.
Mount Bromo fire reduced to two hotspots after helicopter operations
Forest and land fires on Mount Bromo in East Java have been reduced to two hotspots after the National Disaster Mitigation Agency deployed three helicopters to assist with extinguishing efforts.
Security Coordinator: El Niño Accelerating Forest Fires
The Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs revealed that the ongoing El Niño phenomenon is accelerating forest and land fires in Indonesia, with the government deploying dozens of helicopters and aircraft to combat the crisis.
