Category Archives: Alert 1

April 20, 2018

Alert 20180420 – Downgrading of Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1 for the northern ASEAN region

Downgrading of Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1 for the northern ASEAN region

With the onset of the inter-monsoon season in late-Mar/early-Apr, the northern ASEAN region has been experiencing a gradual increase in rainfall. Over the past few days, hotspots detected over the Mekong sub-region have decreased due to increased shower activities in the region. Based on surveillance by the NOAA-19 satellite, a total of 53 and 20 hotspots were detected in the Mekong sub-region including Cambodia, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam on 18 and 19 Apr 2018 respectively.

More wet weather can be expected for the northern ASEAN region in the coming weeks. Hotspot activities in the Mekong sub-region are expected to be generally subdued. Occasional isolated hotspots may still be detected during brief periods of dry weather.

January 15, 2018

Start of Dry Season – 15012018

Start of dry season for the northern ASEAN region

In the past week, ASMC’s monitoring has detected an increase in hotspot activities in the Mekong sub-region, mainly in Cambodia and Thailand. Based on surveillance by the NOAA-19 satellite, 28 and 4 hotspots were detected in the Mekong sub-region on 14 and 15 January 2018 respectively.

The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to persist until March 2018, and dry weather conditions are expected in the northern ASEAN region. An increase in hotspot activities can be expected during extended dry periods.

June 7, 2017

Start of Dry Season – 07062017

Start of dry season for the southern ASEAN region

The Southwest Monsoon onset in the region in late May 2017. Over the past few days, the region including Sumatra and Kalimantan has been experiencing dry weather conditions. The number of hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan has remained low but is expected to increase as the dry season progresses. Based on surveillance by the NOAA-19 satellite, 12 and 14 hotspots were detected in Sumatra on 6 and 7 June 2017 respectively.

The prevailing Southwest Monsoon is expected to strengthen and persist over the next few months. During this period, extended periods of drier weather can be expected, which could lead to elevated hotspot activities in the fire-prone areas.

February 3, 2017

Start of Dry Season – 03022017

Start of dry season for the northern ASEAN region

In the past week, our monitoring has detected an increase in hotspot activities in the Mekong sub-region, mainly in Cambodia and Thailand.

The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to persist until March 2017, bringing drier weather conditions to the northern ASEAN region. An increase in hotspot activities can be expected particularly during persistent dry periods.

September 26, 2016

Alert 20160926 –Downgrade of Alert 2 to Alert 1 for Kalimantan

Downgrade of Alert 2 to Alert 1 for Kalimantan

Over the past few days, increased shower activities have helped to alleviate the hotspot and smoke haze situation over Kalimantan. Based on surveillance by the NOAA-19 satellite, 0 and 7 hotspots were detected in Kalimantan on 24 and 25 September 2016 respectively. Shower activities are forecast for parts of Kalimantan over the next few days and hotspot activities are expected to be gradually subdued.

June 30, 2016

Start of Dry Season – 30062016

Start of dry season for the southern ASEAN region

The Southwest Monsoon onset in the region in early June 2016. Over the past few days, the region including Sumatra and Kalimantan have been experiencing dry weather conditions, signaling the start of the traditional dry season in the southern ASEAN region. Hotspot counts in Sumatra and Kalimantan have remained low in the last few weeks, but are expected to increase as the dry season progresses. On 28 and 29 June 2016, ASMC’s monitoring has detected 3 and 9 hotspots respectively in central Sumatra.

The prevailing Southwest Monsoon is expected to strengthen and persist over the next few months. During this period, extended periods of drier weather can be expected, which could lead to elevated hotspot activities in fire-prone areas.

December 23, 2015

Alert 231215 – Start Of Dry Season

The traditional dry season in the northern ASEAN region has started

In the past week, ASMC monitoring has detected an increase in hotspot activities in the Mekong sub-region, mainly in Thailand and Cambodia. The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to strengthen and persist for the next few months, bringing drier weather conditions to the northern ASEAN region. An increase in hotspot activities can be expected particularly during persistent dry periods.

November 8, 2015

Alert 20151108 – Downgrade 2 to 1 for Sumatra and Kalimantan

Downgrade of Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1 for the southern ASEAN region

Increased shower activities have further helped to alleviate the hotspot and smoke haze situation over Sumatra and Kalimantan. 3(45) and 0(9) hotspots were detected in Sumatra (Kalimantan) on 6 and 7 November 2015 respectively. Shower activities are forecast over most parts of the region for the next few days, and this would help subdue the hotspot activities and further ease the haze situation in Sumatra and Kalimantan.

June 23, 2015

Alert 1 250615 Start of Dry Season Southern ASEAN

The dry season for the southern ASEAN region has started

The Southwest Monsoon has onset in the region in early June 2015. In recent days, the region including Sumatra and Kalimantan have been experiencing dry weather conditions, signalling the start of the traditional dry season in the southern ASEAN region.

The prevailing Southwest Monsoon is expected to persist over the next few months. The prevailing El Nino could also exacerbate the dry season. During this period, extended periods of drier weather can be expected, which could lead to elevated hotspot activities in the fire-prone areas.

April 26, 2015

Alert_260415

Downgrade of Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1 for the northern ASEAN region

Increased shower activities have helped to alleviate the hotspot and smoke haze situation over most parts of the northern ASEAN region. 26 and 31 hotspots were detected in the Mekong Sub-Region on 24 and 25 April 2015 respectively. Shower activities are forecast to prevail over the northern ASEAN region in the coming weeks, which will help to subdue hotspot activities.