Kementan prepares 56,000 water pumps for 2026 drought
11,000 units have already been distributed, while 20,000 more are being sent to rice centers that still have water sources.
Antara News, Republika
Subject
#El Nino
Series: Indonesia · Dry Season Water Shortage · 2 chapters since Jul 22
El Nino threatens Asia rice harvests as prices hit 18-month high
Why it matters: Lower output in Vietnam, the Philippines and India could lift food inflation as Chicago rice futures have climbed about 40% this year.
Strong El Nino through January 2027 threatens Aceh Besar rice fields
The drought is already disrupting rice planting and raising the risk of failed planting and lower harvests.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Bendung Katulampa in Bogor runs dry, water level at 0 cm
The 0-centimeter reading has held for two days, while upstream flow is being routed to irrigation to keep Kali Baru from drying out.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +1
NOAA sees 81% odds of a historically strong El Nino by fall
Why it matters: A stronger El Nino can shift global rainfall, raise temperatures and suppress Atlantic hurricanes through winter.
Bapanas prepares food stocks for dry season as Bulog rice hits 5.2 million tons
Feed corn stock remains at 188,000 tons, while chili, shallots, eggs and chicken are projected to stay in surplus all year.
Antara News, Republika
Western Europe records hottest June, average hits 20.74 C
The late-June heat wave was linked to thousands of deaths, while global sea surface temperatures in June also set a new record.
Series: Western Europe · Heatwave and Temperature Records · 2 chapters since Jul 9SIIA Puts Southeast Asia Haze Risk on Red Alert for Aug-Sept
The report warns that budget pressures in Indonesia and rising farm costs could amplify land-clearing fires.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
2026 El Nino May Pressure Food Supplies, Inflation in Southeast Asia
WMO projects El Nino could form before August and last through at least November 2026, with rice output at risk of falling 2%-8%.
Bloomberg, Antara News +3
Singapore temperature drops to 20.1C after heavy rain, flood alerts
What's next: Forecasters still expect warmer, drier weather from June to October as El Nino and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole build.
The Straits Times, Must Share News (MS News)
NOAA declares El Niño, raising risk of global heat extremes
What's new: NOAA sees a 63% chance of a very strong event by winter, which could amplify heat, crop losses and weather shocks into 2027.
NOAA flags El Nino as global heat risks rise into late 2026
Why it matters: Forecasters see a 63% chance of a very strong event by November-January, raising risks of drought, crop losses and higher food prices.
BMKG raises odds of strong El Nino, first planting may slip
New: odds of a moderate El Nino have reached 98 percent and a strong event 62 percent, well above prior forecasts below 20 percent.
The Business Times (Singapore), Antara News +2
India holds rates at 5.25%, lifts inflation view and trims GDP outlook
What's new: The Reserve Bank of India now sees inflation at 5.1% in FY2027 and growth at 6.6%, as oil and rupee pressure build.
Bloomberg, CNBC