Natural Disasters news in Singpost Centre Singapore

1. JAS monitors peat and landfill fires in Sarawak and Johor

   3 days ago Berita Harian Jalan Bypass Sebana Cove–Punggai, Kota Tinggi 38.4 km

   The Department of Environment is paying special attention to peat and landfill fires in Sarawak and Johor amid hot, dry weather. In Sarikei, the Selalang landfill fire covers 1.5 hectares with 67 per cent extinguished, while in Kota Tinggi peat fires cover 17 hectares and 10.12 hectares. JAS is monitoring air quality and urging the public against open burning.

2. 10.1-hectare peat fire in Kampung Sungai Buntu fully extinguished

   6 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Jalan Pintasan Sebana Cove-Punggai, Johor 38.4 km

   A 10.1-hectare peat forest fire in Kampung Sungai Buntu, Pengerang, Johor was fully extinguished on September 8. Firefighting operations at Bukit Pelali have reached 70 percent completion, with about five hectares remaining.