More schools close in Indonesia due to worsening haze from forest fires

Schools in Palembang, the capital of Indonesia’s South Sumatra province, transitioned to remote learning on Wednesday due to deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing forest and peatland fires. The decision was prompted by pollution reaching unhealthy levels, further exacerbating the environmental crisis in the region.

This latest closure contributes to widespread educational disruptions across Indonesia, where more than 1.4 million students have already been impacted by the haze. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as the fires persist, affecting the daily operations of the national school system.