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SUN · 2026-09-06 · 15:36 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0906-109728
News/Dead fish fill vanishing river as drought grips Indonesia
NSR-2026-0906-109728News Report·EN·Environmental

Dead fish fill vanishing river as drought grips Indonesia

Millions of fish have died in Indonesia's Silugonggo River in Central Java due to a prolonged dry spell. The severe drought has caused the river to significantly diminish, leading to the mass fish deaths.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-09-06 · 15:36 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Dead fish fill vanishing river as drought grips Indonesia
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Millions of fish have died in Indonesia's Silugonggo River in Central Java due to a prolonged dry spell. The severe drought has caused the river to significantly diminish, leading to the mass fish deaths. This event is a direct consequence of the extended period of low rainfall impacting the region. The Silugonggo River, located in Central Java, is experiencing this ecological crisis. The primary cause identified is the ongoing drought conditions.

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Key claims

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The Silugonggo River is located in Central Java, Indonesia.

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A prolonged dry spell is causing the fish deaths.

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Millions of fish have died in Indonesia's Silugonggo River.

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The river is vanishing due to the drought.

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Full report

1 min read · 18 words
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silugonggo river
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central java
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