Borneo — third largest island in the world by area, located in south-east Asia

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Borneo

third largest island in the world by area, located in south-east Asia

In brief

Indonesia is intensifying cloud-seeding to quell El Niño–driven wildfires in Borneo, reporting hundreds of missions since 2021 as peatlands burn and regional haze worsens. The broader region faces similar drought-linked risks, with Malaysia warning of a potentially prolonged haze and authorities stressing that while cloud-seeding is being ramped up, its effectiveness remains limited and preventative peatland restoration and enforcement are also underway.

LatestIndonesia wildfires rescue seven orangutans West KalimantanWildfires across six Indonesian provinces in Borneo and Sumatra have burned at least 202,010 hectares this year, triggering respiratory illnesses in wildlife and people. In West Kalimantan, Sampurna, a ~20-year-old orangutan found fainting near a palm-oil plantation, is receiving oxygen and IV fluids and will be moved to a rehabilitation center for eventual release after rescuers have already saved seven orangutans this season.Aug 31, 2026