Hot spots drop to six after rain

BENGKULU: Recent heavy rain in Bengkulu province has reduced the number of fires in the province to six spots from 21 spots in June.

Soegito, the head of Bengkulu forestry office, said on Saturday that the rain, which fell during dry season this year, was unexpected.

"The rain here over the last few days ago is due to the change in climate in South Asian countries that caused flooding in, for example, Benggala, India. The change in climate in India has affected Bengkulu's climate," said Soegito. -- Antara