Indonesia's Air Quality Plunges to 'Hazardous' in 3 Regions Amidst Forest Fires
Air quality in three Indonesian regions—Palangka Raya, Pangkalan Bun, and Sintang—has deteriorated to 'hazardous' levels due to smoke from forest and land fires (karhutla). Palangka Raya, in particular, shows PM2.5 concentrations far exceeding safety thresholds, raising significant health concerns for residents.
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