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Indonesia wildfires cause widespread haze and health risks
Intense wildfires fueled by El Niño are causing widespread haze across Indonesia, particularly on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. The Indonesian Health Ministry reports that approximately 3.4 million people across seven provinces are at risk of respiratory infections due to the smoke.
The thick smog has led to significant local disruptions, including the closure of dozens of schools in Pekanbaru and orders for elementary students in Jambi to study from home. Authorities have distributed over 260,000 face masks to residents in the most affected areas.
The haze has also crossed international borders, impacting air quality in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. In response to the crisis, the Indonesian government has deployed aircraft, helicopters, and thousands of personnel to combat the blazes.
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Indonesia · Malaysia · Ministry of Health Indonesia · Prabowo Subianto · Singapore
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Haze from the wildfires has spread across borders, affecting air quality in Malaysia and Singapore. disway.id · sumeks.disway.id · defimedia.info · news.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] 3.4 million people in seven provinces across Borneo and Sumatra are at risk of respiratory infections. defimedia.info · news.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] In Jambi, authorities have ordered kindergarten and elementary school students to study from home. defimedia.info · news.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities in Pekanbaru have closed dozens of schools due to thick smog. defimedia.info · news.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Health Ministry has distributed more than 260,000 face masks to residents in the most severely affected areas. defimedia.info · news.az
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Indonesian government has deployed dozens of helicopters, planes, water pumps, and thousands of personnel to fight the fires. defimedia.info