Indonesia Burns as 'Super' El Niño Peaks — Worst Fire Season May Still Lie Ahead

A strengthening "super" El Niño, expected to peak in September, has fueled fires across Indonesia that burned nearly 94,000 hectares in July 2026 alone. Indonesia's weather agency expects El Niño to persist into early 2027. Experts warn the dry season runs through October, with rains unlikely before November, meaning the fire season has likely not yet peaked.