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Philippine capital choked by Indonesian wildfire haze, classes suspended

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Air quality in Metro Manila has become "acutely unhealthy" due to haze from wildfires in Kalimantan, Indonesia. This recurring transboundary haze problem has prompted warnings from health experts, who advise residents to wear N95 masks outdoors. In response to the severe air pollution, Quezon City has suspended classes in all its schools. AI

RANK_REASON Significant environmental and public health event impacting a major metropolitan area. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Philippine capital choked by Indonesian wildfire haze, classes suspended

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Raissa Robles ·

    Philippine capital’s ‘acutely unhealthy’ air due to Indonesian haze spurs warnings

    Smoke from Indonesian wildfires blanketed Manila on Tuesday, turning fires nearly 2,000km (1,242 miles) away into a public-health warning for the Philippine capital and reviving concerns over Southeast Asia’s recurring transboundary haze problem. The haze, carried by southwesterl…

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