Toxic haze drifting from Indonesian forest fires has settled over Malaysia's Sarawak state, with a reported surge in respiratory illnesses in what Al Jazeera describes as the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.
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Key facts
- Toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires has settled over Malaysia's Sarawak in Borneo, according to Al Jazeera.
- Respiratory illnesses are reported to be surging as the smoke lingers, per Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera describes the event as the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.
A toxic haze from forest fires in Indonesia has settled over Malaysia’s Sarawak state on the island of Borneo, according to Al Jazeera.
The outlet reports that respiratory illnesses are surging as the haze lingers over Sarawak.
Al Jazeera describes the current episode as the region’s worst haze crisis in a decade.
Further details, including the scale of the fires, air quality readings and any official response, were not available in the reporting reviewed.
Why it matters
Al Jazeera's description of the episode as the worst haze crisis in a decade points to a significant health impact in Sarawak, where the reported surge in respiratory illnesses reflects the toll of prolonged exposure to smoke.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the haze crisis happening?
The toxic haze has settled over Malaysia's Sarawak state on the island of Borneo, having drifted from forest fires in Indonesia, according to Al Jazeera.
What is the health impact of the haze?
Al Jazeera reports that respiratory illnesses are surging in Sarawak as the smoke lingers over the region.
How severe is this haze crisis?
Al Jazeera describes it as the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.
Timeline
- Toxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysian Borneo
Al Jazeera: Respiratory illnesses surge as smoke settles over Malaysia's Sarawak in the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.
- Toxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysia’s Sarawak
Al Jazeera: Respiratory illnesses surge as smoke settles over Malaysia's Sarawak in the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.
- Toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires chokes Malaysian Borneo
Al Jazeera: Respiratory illnesses surge as smoke settles over Malaysia's Sarawak in the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.