Indonesia’s National Agency for Disaster Management reported disasters in several parts of the country between 7 November at 07:00 and 8 November at 07:00. Wildfires, drought and severe weather remained the main incidents affecting residents.
Land fires were reported in Parigi Moutong, Kendari and Bombana. They affected an estimated two, four and one hectares respectively. Fires in Parigi Moutong and Bombana were extinguished, while the fire in Kendari had been put out by 7 November.
In Luwu regency, South Sulawesi, a fire spread across mountainous terrain and residents’ plantations, affecting an estimated six hectares. Flames were still reported near Mount Buntu Kamiri on Saturday evening, while the fire in Sampano village was extinguished at 19:20. The agency said firefighting equipment and protective gear were needed.
Drought in Banggai Islands regency, Central Sulawesi, affected about 1,868 households, or 5,574 people, across 15 villages in four subdistricts. The local disaster agency distributed 520,000 litres of clean water to 29 settlements.
In Kendal regency, Central Java, a falling tree struck tourists, killing 19-year-old Dhea Sivaul Qolbi and injuring three others. In Ciamis regency, West Java, heavy rain and strong winds affected 61 households and damaged homes and public facilities. In Bogor regency, 31 households were affected, and three people temporarily moved in with relatives. A tornado damaged 10 homes across six villages in Serdang Bedagai regency, North Sumatra; there were no deaths or evacuations.
The agency urged residents to monitor weather forecasts and early warnings, trim weak branches and avoid sheltering under trees during strong winds. To help prevent wildfires, residents were advised not to burn land and to report fires promptly. Local governments were also urged to strengthen disaster preparedness.
