Sumatra

Indonesia intensified efforts to combat growing wildfires across its archipelago, deploying helicopters and firefighters through East Java and Sumatra peatlands. The blazes have burned over 107,000 hectares, leading authorities to close the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Due to unfavorable weather conditions making cloud-seeding impossible, officials announced they would rely solely on water bombing and ground firefighting teams.

Indonesia intensified efforts using helicopters and firefighters to combat widespread wildfires across its archipelago during an unusually dry season, impacting areas including East Java and peatlands in Sumatra. Over 107,000 hectares of land have been burned, leading to park closures in places like Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, while authorities rely on ground teams after weather-modification efforts were ruled out due to unfavorable conditions.

New, unprecedented images reveal insights into the elusive Sunda clouded leopards inhabiting the dense rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. The species, often called 'ghosts of the forest,' are showcased in never-before-seen footage highlighting their secretive nature.

Two rare Titan Arums, known as corpse flowers, at The Huntington are nearing bloom, potentially marking the institution’s second simultaneous flowering event. Native to western Sumatra, Indonesia, these plants emit a strong odor resembling rotten eggs, gym socks, and decaying flesh to attract pollinators.

Government inaction in Indonesia has contributed to a national catastrophe in Sumatra by enabling deforestation through weak oversight, opaque licensing, and regulations favoring extractive industries.

Survivors of deadly floods in Sumatra, Indonesia are filing a lawsuit against the government, citing inadequate disaster recovery response. The legal action represents efforts by affected communities to hold authorities accountable for their handling of the disaster.