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Singapore to help Indonesia fight Sumatra’s forest fire

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The Singapore Government will be sending to Indonesia Sumatra a C-130 plane for cloud seeding and another two more to transport Singapore’s firefighter team, and a Chinook helicopter with firefighting capabilities. The Indonesian authorities have accepted Singapore’s offer according to Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen.

Screenshot from NEA website

Screenshot from NEA website

24-hour PSI reading has since declined to 73-85 from its peak of 119-133 yesterday (Sep 11) due to a change in wind direction. Haze from forest burning is a yearly affair for Singapore because Indonesian farmers find forest burning an inexpensive and more efficient method to clear the trees for their seasonal plantation.

Screenshot from NEA website

Screenshot from NEA website


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