Indonesia Battles Forest Fires, Smoke Engulfs Regions Amid Water Scarcity
A large-scale forest fire in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, has residents struggling to combat the flames. Severe water scarcity is hindering firefighting efforts, while the resulting smoke pollution affects neighboring countries, with over 283,000 people suffering from respiratory illnesses.
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