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Indonesia reports respiratory cases surge past 113,336

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 6:42 AM UTC · How we work

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Indonesia Confronts Haze Crisis

Indonesia's Ministry of Health reported respiratory infections more than doubled to 113,336 cases by Sept 9, 2026.
Over 12.5 million people in seven provinces were exposed to haze from the fires.
Nearly one million masks and hundreds of oxygen concentrators were distributed to affected communities.
Japan dispatched three CH-47 Chinook helicopters to support water-bombing operations in West Kalimantan.
Malaysia offered additional aerial firefighting assistance and coordinated cloud-seeding with Indonesia.

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Japan Firefighting Mission

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces launched its first overseas firefighting mission, deploying landing ship JS Kunisaki.
The ship arrived with roughly 300 crew, including 180 assigned to the helicopter unit.
Helicopters will operate from Pontianak, West Kalimantan, conducting flight tests September 12–19.
Col. Syunji Nakahara said Japan will learn from Indonesia’s military experience, deepening defence ties.
Indonesia’s military noted drilling new water sources to support aerial water-bombing.

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Indonesia Confronts Haze Crisis

Indonesia's Ministry of Health reported respiratory infections more than doubled to 113,336 cases by Sept 9, 2026.
Over 12.5 million people in seven provinces were exposed to haze from the fires.
Nearly one million masks and hundreds of oxygen concentrators were distributed to affected communities.
Japan dispatched three CH-47 Chinook helicopters to support water-bombing operations in West Kalimantan.
Malaysia offered additional aerial firefighting assistance and coordinated cloud-seeding with Indonesia.

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