This year, parts of Southeast Asia face heavy smoke haze alongside global floods and storms. Human activities, like clearing land for plantations, are the source of these forest fires. However, a natural climate cycle called El Niño acts as a major multiplier. On 3 September 2026, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported a near 100% chance a "very strong" El Niño will last through February 2027.
Instead of creating fires, this intense cycle causes long droughts. The dry weather stops natural rainfall from quenching the flames, causing human-made fires to spread fast and burn deep underground. Understanding human choices and environmental patterns helps our communities prepare for extreme weather together.
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