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Watch: Orange haze blankets Indonesia's Kalimantan region

Watch: Orange haze blankets Indonesia's Kalimantan region

Summary

An orange haze of thick smog covers the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya and the Kalimantan region, caused by ongoing wildfires. The air pollution level is extremely high, affecting millions in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, with farming practices like "slash and burn" making the haze worse.

Key Facts

  • A thick orange smog has covered Palangka Raya and the Kalimantan region in Indonesia.
  • Wildfires are still burning near the area, producing the haze.
  • The air pollution index reached over 1,200, four times above the hazardous level of 300.
  • The haze is affecting millions of people in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia.
  • Authorities say "slash and burn," a farming method where land is cleared by burning trees and plants, is partly responsible.
  • The haze creates toxic air conditions, which are harmful to health.
  • The situation is ongoing and being monitored by environmental agencies.
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