Kalimantan

Kalimantan is the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo, known for its vast rainforests and significant coal mining operations.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to severe environmental issues, including prolonged fires, haze, and drought from El Nino, which are impacting public health and disrupting coal shipments.

Latest on Kalimantan

• El Nino dries Kalimantan rivers, hits coal shipments in Indonesia
• In Indonesia's West Kalimantan, prolonged fires and haze choke residents
• Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan
• Singapore could experience haze if fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify: Met Service

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