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Indonesia's weather agency BMKG is warning of thick clouds over Surabaya and potential rain in several cities nationwide. Forecasts for 13 October flag thunderstorms in Pontianak and Nabire, while Batam, Bintan and Natuna in the Riau Islands are expected to see light rain. Residents are being urged to stay alert to changing conditions.
- 2Haze from forest fires blankets Sumatra and Batam●Haze from forest fires still blankets Sumatra, Batam Islands
Thick haze from forest fires continues to blanket parts of Sumatra and Indonesia's Batam Islands, reducing air quality in the region. The fires have persisted despite ongoing firefighting efforts, raising concerns about health impacts and disruption to daily life. Residents and nearby communities, including Singapore, are monitoring the situation as smoke drifts across the strait.
- 3Batam Residents Blockade Data Center Over Water Use▼Batam Residents Blockade Data Center Over Data Centers Draining Their Water
Residents of Batam, Indonesia have blockaded a data center, accusing the facility of draining local water supplies needed by the community. The protest highlights growing local backlash against data center operations in the region, where water-intensive cooling systems are increasingly seen as competing with residents' access to water.