Singapore and Malaysia shrouded in toxic haze from months-long Indonesia wildfires
Families in Palembang, Indonesia, are suffering from severe respiratory illnesses due to prolonged toxic haze from forest fires. The crisis has forced schools to shift to remote learning and disrupted local livelihoods.
Why it matters
The recurring haze crisis highlights the intersection of climate change, agricultural practices, and public health in Southeast Asia.
Agus Winami has been nursing one of her children who is so sick that she cannot leave her bed
A family in Palembang, South Sumatra, says persistent haze from forest and land fires has left nearly every member sick, as respiratory illnesses continue to rise across the city.
Agus Winarni said all six members of her household, including four children, have fallen ill over the past two weeks. The sickness began with her youngest son before spreading through the family, causing coughs, fever, sore throats and eye irritation.
"The illness spread from one child to another. They became weak, developed coughs and fevers, and had to take turns visiting the doctor," she said.
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