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Thick haze blankets Indonesia's Borneo after most intense wildfires in 11 yrs

short by Mini Tiwari / on Wednesday, 16 September, 2026
Thick haze has blanketed Indonesia's Borneo island, reducing visibility to less than 1 km, with residents struggling to breathe in the toxic air. The haze follows the country's most intense wildfires in 11 years amid a super-El ⁠Niño which has driven up temperatures and caused droughts. The reduced visibility has disrupted flights and firefighting efforts.
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