Thick haze disrupts flights on Indonesia's Borneo island

Thick smoke originating from forest fires has disrupted airline operations in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province on Borneo island for several consecutive days. The regional air travel delays are attributed to poor visibility caused by the dense haze.

Environmental conditions are exacerbating the situation, with an intensifying El Niño weather pattern and a prolonged dry season intensifying the impact of the ongoing blazes. These factors have contributed to the persistence of the smoke across the region.