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The South Sumatra Disaster Management Agency has announced a request for 10 helicopters to support forest fire fighting efforts. This decision follows the declaration of a state of emergency due to the heightened risk of fires in the region.
The South Sumatra Water Police successfully evacuated a fisherman named Mustafa (44) from his village to a hospital in Palembang after he experienced severe abdominal pain. The operation was conducted using a water ambulance due to the lack of healthcare facilities in the area.
The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has announced that the dry season in South Sumatra will commence in May 2026, peaking in July and August. Some areas may experience an earlier drought compared to others.