A thick orange smog has descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya. Witnesses captured videos of the haze washing over the Kalimantan region, which is near areas where wildfires continue to burn. The ISPU air pollution index exceeded 1,200, according to data from the national environment ministry, which is four times higher than the "hazardous" level of 300 on Wednesday. Toxic smog is affecting millions across Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, with authorities attributing the situation partly to the agricultural clearing method known as "slash and burn," which exacerbates the haze.
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Orange Haze Covers Palangka Raya Amid Ongoing Wildfires
Palangka Raya, Indonesia, is currently experiencing thick orange smog due to ongoing wildfires in the Kalimantan region. The air pollution index has exceeded 1,200, significantly above the hazardous level, affecting millions in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia.
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'Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns
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Orange Haze Covers Palangka Raya Amid Ongoing Wildfires