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Deadly Haze: Indonesia’s September 2026 Wildfire Smoke Crisis

In this breakdown

See what happened, why it matters and the evidence behind it.

  1. Escalating Mortality in September

  2. Background: Drought, El Niño and Peatland Burning

  3. Key Data and Mortality Estimates

  4. Government Response

  5. Criticism of Preparedness

  6. Conflicting Estimates and Gaps

  7. On-the-Ground Health Impact