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Asean climate monitor issues highest alert over Indonesian haze

The Singapore Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) has issued its highest alert, Level 3, due to persistent fires in Indonesia. This alert signifies a high risk of severe transboundary haze across the Southern Asean region, characterized by widespread smoke and dry weather conditions. The ongoing haze has already led to school closures and increased respiratory issues throughout Southeast Asia. AI

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Asean climate monitor issues highest alert over Indonesian haze

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Asean climate monitor issues highest alert level over toxic haze

    Ongoing fires in Indonesia that have blanketed parts of Southeast Asia with toxic haze have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc’s climate and fire monitor. “Activation of Alert Level 3 for the Southern Asean region,” the Singapore Asean Specialised Meteorologic…