Singapore's air turns 'unhealthy' due to Indonesian wildfire smoke
Singapore's air quality deteriorated to 'unhealthy' levels for the first time since 2019 due to smoke from wildfires in Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra, which spread across Southeast Asia. Authorities are advising the public to limit outdoor activities.
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