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Air pollution crisis in South Asian cities

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Air pollution levels rise across South Asia as smog season begins

Major cities in South Asia are experiencing severe air quality crises. In early October, Lahore was ranked as the world’s most polluted city with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 167. Data showed PM2.5 concentrations in Lah

Indonesian weather forecasts and environmental crises

8 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia weather: BMKG warns of heavy rain and extreme weather

By late October 2026, Indonesia continues to face extreme and diverse weather conditions driven by an active El Niño. While the phenomenon is expected to peak in December, its impact has manifested in both severe drought

Indonesia forest fires and regional haze crisis

9 clusters · 127 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia protests erupt over economic and environmental policies

Indonesia is facing its most severe wildfire and haze crisis in over a decade, driven by El Niño and peatland degradation. Since January 2026, approximately 900,000 hectares have burned across Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Pa

Environmental challenges in Hanoi

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Air pollution risks increase in Hanoi as winter approaches

Hanoi is facing multiple environmental pressures related to air quality and rising temperatures. Air pollution in the capital has been driven by seasonal agricultural practices, specifically the burning of rice straw and

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

60 clusters · 229 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Singapore air quality improves as haze levels ease

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia has intensified as the 2026 El Niño phenomenon drove severe drought and escalating forest fires. By late August 2026, the crisis caused widespread disruptions. In Indonesia

Air pollution and industrial fires in Manaus

5 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Amazonas environmental agency fines landowner for illegal burning

The environmental crisis in the Amazon continues to escalate, with wildfires in the states of Amazonas and Pará driving critical air pollution. While Manaus previously recorded extreme PM2.5 concentrations of 401.4 µg/m³

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

15 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Central Kalimantan faces largest forest fire area in Indonesia

The regional haze crisis has intensified as widespread forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, fueled by severe drought and El Niño, continue to impact air quality across Southeast Asia. NASA satellite data indicates tha

Vietnam weather: Widespread flooding and severe storms

136 clusters · 219 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Vinh Long flooding damages crops in Hoa Hiep commune

Severe weather continues to impact Vietnam, characterized by heavy rainfall, rising river levels, and significant urban disruption. In Northern and North Central regions, flooding has become widespread. In Ninh Binh, the

Weather variability, volcanic activity, and delayed rainy-se

18 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Indonesia weather and air quality report

Weather conditions across Indonesia continue to show significant variability driven by multiple atmospheric phenomena. In late August 2026, Tropical Cyclone Nara in the South China Sea triggered potential heavy rain in K

Jakarta air pollution & extreme heat 2026

25 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Jakarta air quality reaches unhealthy levels

Jakarta’s air‑quality crisis deepened through mid‑2026. In mid‑May the city’s AQI rose to 155, prompting health warnings for children, the elderly and pregnant women. June saw a succession of unhealthy readings, with PM2

South Asian regional social and administrative updates

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Regional updates: West Bengal health expansion and South Asian news

Regional developments in South Asia involve various social, environmental, and administrative updates in India and Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, air quality in Dhaka reached unhealthy levels, ranked as the second most poll