Air Quality Worsens Across Indonesia Due to Forest Fires, Palembang Reaches 'Hazardous' Level
Air quality across several Indonesian cities has deteriorated due to forest fires, with Palembang in South Sumatra reaching a 'hazardous' level. Pontianak in West Kalimantan and Pekanbaru in Riau are also experiencing 'very unhealthy' air. PM2.5 concentrations significantly exceed WHO's annual guidelines.
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