This circular letter is distributed by BNPB to governors, mayors, and regents throughout Indonesia to anticipate the potential for flooding during the rainy season.

The practice of land clearing by burning is still found among communities, both for agricultural purposes and to open hunting areas.

BNPB has identified the highest concentration of hotspots in a palm oil plantation concession area in Merauke, South Papua.

The BNPB chief found indications of land clearing by burning and warned plantation owners against using this method.

BNPB's Secretary Rustian was interrogated by the KPK for 7 hours regarding allegations of corruption in the Disaster Quick Response Fund (DSP). He submitted documents but declined to comment.