The cause is a series of wildfires in Indonesia, described by one observer as being the size of Western Europe and among the worst the country has faced in years. These blazes are fueled by a blockbuster El Niño and local land-clearing practices that created tinderbox conditions, sending haze throughout Southeast Asia and into the Philippines.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Indonesia Wildfire Haze Chokes Singapore and KL Before Major Sports
World21 days ago
Residents in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are waking up to thick smoke and hazardous air quality measurements as toxic pollutants drift from across the border. This deterioration of air quality in the two urban hubs is happening dramatically fast just before the start of several major sporting events.
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