Air Quality Worsens in Sumatra and Kalimantan Due to Forest Fire Haze
Air pollution has worsened in Indonesia's Sumatra and Kalimantan islands due to haze from ongoing forest fires. Some areas have exceeded 'hazardous' levels, posing significant health risks to residents.
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