Indonesia is experiencing its worst wildfire season in a decade, causing hazardous air pollution that has spread to neighboring countries.
Key facts
- •Indonesia is battling its worst wildfire season in ten years.
- •Air pollution in central Kalimantan has reached hazardous levels.
- •The haze has been linked to hundreds of thousands of respiratory illnesses.
- •Smoke from the wildfires has spread to Singapore and Malaysia.
Indonesia is currently facing its most severe wildfire season in ten years, resulting in toxic haze that is affecting millions of residents. Air pollution levels in central Kalimantan have reached hazardous levels as the fires continue to burn.
Regional health and environmental impact
The widespread haze has been linked to hundreds of thousands of respiratory illnesses among the Indonesian population. The pollution is not confined to Indonesia, as the smoke has drifted across borders into neighboring Singapore and Malaysia.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Science & Environment.
