Haze triggers highest-level alert in parts of Southeast Asia
World2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported51m ago
Fires in Indonesia have generated a toxic haze that disrupted daily life and triggered the highest-level alert across parts of Southeast Asia. The Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre, a Singapore-based climate and fire monitor, activated 'Alert Level 3 for the Southern Asean region' in response to the severe conditions.
The activation marks the highest rung on the center's four-tiered alert system, highlighting the widespread environmental and public health impact caused by the smoke across the region.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Emphasizes the local disruption to daily life across Southeast Asia.
Arab News (SA)Focuss on the Singapore-based climate monitor and severe conditions.