Malaysia closes schools in several states, territories due to haze
- Singapore became the world’s most polluted major city on October 7, recording an air quality index of 211, while Kuala Lumpur ranked second at 194.
- Smoke from fires in Indonesia spread across Southeast Asia, with land clearing and hot, dry El Niño conditions contributing to the fires.
- Malaysia closed nearly 200 schools, kindergartens, and childcare centers in Batu Pahat after air pollution reached the “very unhealthy” level.
- The haze arrived before Singapore’s Formula One weekend, and organizers said they would assess visibility, public health, and operational risks.
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Indonesia has been grappling with the effects of wildfires for weeks. The resulting smoke is so thick that the sky in parts of the country has turned orange and brown, like those on Mars. Poor air quality is affecting residents' health.
The fires that have struck Indonesia for months have covered with a thick cloud of smoke the Kalimantan and the island of Sumatra, transforming the sky of Palangka Raya into an orange expanse and reducing visibility in Palembang. Hundreds of thousands of people have suffered respiratory problems and even some children have received oxygen and health care. The mist has reached the neighbouring countries, causing the closure of schools in Malaysia…
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Gasping for clean air: Singapore battles relentless haze as Prime Minister Wong warns of action
Singapore continues to grapple with severe haze that is disrupting daily life and businesses, as authorities roll out protective measures — and issue warnings.
The fires that continue to rage in Indonesia, with a still critical situation in Kalimantan, plunge the entire region into a major atmospheric crisis, forcing East Timor to close schools.
Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore
Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.
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