Kabut Asap Selimuti Kota Palembang, Jarak Pandang Terbatas | Liputan 6

Forest and land fires occur in several areas in South Sumatra. The flood caused smoke to flood most of the city of Palembang. Beware when crossing the East Sumatra-Palembang-Indralaya highway. Because this is the condition. Thick smoke makes the distance of the view limited. The cause is land fires that do not reach Padang in the Pemulutan District, Ogant Ilir, South Sumatra.

Helicopter water bombing was launched to accelerate the ceasefire on Saturday evening. Tons of water have been sprayed from the air, but the fire is not easy to extinguish. The hot weather, along with the fast wind, made the fire points continue to increase. In addition to difficult land access, for two days, the Skarhutla gas station is in the minimum of water resources.

BPBD data recorded that the land area that was burned in Ogan Iler Province in May to July 2026 reached 65 hectares of land. The land burning smoke that occurred in a number of areas in South Sumatra was blown away to cover the city of Palembang. The icon of Palembang until some of the banks of the Musi River look calm. According to the residents, the smoke was only seen in the morning.

The community is asked to wear masks and reduce activities outside the room. Muhammad Ardi and Dedy Irwansyah reported from Palembang and Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra.