Indonesia: 44 hotspots detected in Sumatra

Antara 4 May 14;

Pekanbaru, Riau (ANTARA News) - The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 18 operated in Singapore detected on Saturday 44 hotspots in Sumatra, of which 14 were found in Riau province, a regional disaster mitigation official said.

Head of Riau Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) Said Saqlul Amri told the press that most of the hotspots in Raiu or 9 hotspots were located in Indragiri Hilir District.

The satellite also detected three hotspots in Kampar district and two hotpots in Bengkalis district.
(Uu.A014)

Editor: Priyambodo RH