Southeast Asia issues highest haze alert as Indonesia fires spread toxic smoke
Fires in Indonesia have prompted the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre to issue its highest-level haze alert for southern Southeast Asia. Persistent hotspots, dry weather and shifting winds are spreading toxic smoke, disrupting schools and worsening respiratory complaints across the region
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- Saturday, 17 October 2026, 11:05 am IST
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