Indonesia Experiences Most Severe Wildfires in Over a Decade, Haze Affects Region

Indonesia is facing its most severe wildfire season in 11 years, with approximately 802,000 hectares burned across Borneo and Sumatra. Exacerbated by dry conditions and El Niño, these fires, linked to agricultural clearing, are causing thick haze and respiratory issues domestically and impacting air quality in Malaysia and Singapore.