Indonesia’s Kalimantan blanketed in thick haze as country continues to battle wildfires
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Indonesia faces severe air quality crisis as massive wildfires engulf Kalimantan, blanketing the region in hazardous smoke. The environmental disaster threatens public health, disrupts transportation, and impacts neighboring countries. Authorities struggle to contain the spreading flames while residents endure dangerous pollution levels. This recurring seasonal challenge highlights Indonesia's vulnerability to climate-related disasters and the urgent need for sustainable forest management and disaster prevention strategies.
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