Palembang (ANTARA) - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD)\nof South Sumatra has recorded that nine regencies in the province have\ndeclared emergency alert status for forest and land fires (karhutla) as\na step to enhance preparedness ahead of the peak of the 2026 dry\nseason.<\/p>\n
Sudirman, Head of Emergency Response at BPBD South Sumatra, said in\nPalembang on Wednesday that Musi Rawas Regency is the latest area to\ndeclare karhutla alert status after its regent signed a decree\nestablishing the status, which will remain in effect until November\n2026.<\/p>\n
With this declaration, the regional government has a legal basis to\noptimise prevention measures and improve preparedness for potential\nforest and land fires during the dry season.<\/p>\n
As of mid-July 2026, nine regencies in South Sumatra have declared\nkarhutla alert status, namely Muara Enim, Banyuasin, Musi Banyuasin,\nOgan Ilir, Ogan Komering Ilir, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir (PALI), Ogan\nKomering Ulu (OKU), North Musi Rawas (Muratara), and Musi Rawas.<\/p>\n
BPBD South Sumatra recorded that Musi Rawas Regency has experienced\nnine karhutla incidents throughout 2026. The highest number occurred in\nMuara Kelingi District with four incidents, followed by BTS Ulu with\ntwo, whilst one incident each occurred in Muara Lakitan, Tuah Negeri,\nand STL Ulu Terawas Districts.<\/p>\n
Based on the number of incidents, Musi Rawas falls into the yellow\nzone category, meaning an area with one to 15 karhutla incidents.<\/p>\n
In addition, from January to mid-July 2026, a total of 185 hotspots\nwere detected in Musi Rawas Regency. The number of hotspots continues to\nrise as rainfall decreases and the peak of the dry season approaches,\nwhich is expected to occur between August and September.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/nine-regencies-in-south-sumatra-declare-forest-and-land-fire-alert-status-1784112922", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }