Orange haze blankets Indonesia's Kalimantan region
Key Takeaways
- Thick orange smog blankets Palangka Raya in Kalimantan.
- Air pollution index exceeded 1,200, four times the hazardous limit.
- Wildfires and slash-and-burn farming are driving the crisis.
- Millions are affected across Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia.
A thick orange smog has descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue to rage nearby. Witnesses have captured dramatic footage of the haze washing over the Kalimantan region.
The air pollution index exceeded 1,200, four times higher than the hazardous level of 300. Authorities partly blame agricultural 'slash and burn' methods for compounding the toxic smog affecting millions across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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