More schools close in Indonesia as haze worsens
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Indonesia faces escalating environmental crisis as hazardous air quality forces educational institutions to adopt distance learning models. The deteriorating atmospheric conditions in Palembang stem from extensive forest and peatland fires, creating severe public health concerns. Students transition to online education while communities grapple with pollution-related health risks. This situation underscores the urgent need for regional environmental policies and fire management strategies to protect both education systems and citizen wellbeing.
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More schools close in Indonesia as haze worsens
Schools in Palembang switch to remote learning as haze from forest and peatland fires pushes air pollution to unhealthy levels.
