Jakarta Residents Brace for Forest Fire Haze as Authorities Enhance Measures
Following the detection of haze from forest fires (karhutla) in Jakarta, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has urged residents not to panic. Citizens are taking precautions like wearing masks and staying hydrated, while the provincial government is implementing measures such as water mist spraying and weather modification.
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