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“Amid an El Nino weather pattern, Indonesia has been dealing with devastating wildfires sparked by severe drought, which have led to deforestation and sent toxic smog across the Southeast Asian archipelago.”

“The forest fires have extended beyond Indonesia’s borders, blanketing neighbouring countries in haze, Reuters reported.”

“Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency, BNPB, said that there was no imminent tsunami risk from the eruption, and announced on Sunday that it would take measures, such as cloud-seeding, to encourage rain to wash away the ash.”

“In Pictures Authorities in South Sumatra, Indonesia, have turned to spiritual measures as wildfires rage across forests and peatlands, shrouding parts of the country in hazardous haze.”