Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick

Sincity Press Staff 1 hour ago 1 min read 1
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Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August.

Wildfires burning across Indonesia have generated toxic smog, leading to approximately 175,000 people suffering respiratory illnesses since August. Air quality in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore has deteriorated to unhealthy levels as a result of the haze. BBC correspondent Liza Tambunan outlines the health impacts and describes the measures Indonesia is implementing to address the crisis. For further details, see the full report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq62j13gnyrko