What is the rate of groundwater level decline on peatlands in South Sumatera during the 2019 extreme dry season?

Groundwater level is a parameter that is closely related to fire events in peatlands. The lowering of the groundwater level causes a decrease in soil moisture so that the peatlands become dry and flammable. This study looked for the rate of decline in groundwater levels at 6 locations on peatlands in South Sumatera. The data used are in-situ data from 6 measuring stations belonging to the Peat Restoration Agency on peatlands in South Sumatera. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of the groundwater level which is one of the fire control parameters as an effort to mitigate fire disasters on peatlands. The groundwater level decline rate obtained was (cm/day): 1.68, 1.45, 1.41, 0.85, 0.75, and 0.39 respectively for Sungai Saleh-1, Padang Sugihan-2, Karang Agung, Padang Sugihan-3, Cinta Jaya-1, and Cinta Jaya-2.