Catastrophic Air Quality Crisis in Indonesia due to 2026 El Niño
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World Health Organization (WHO), Indonesia
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
2026
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Indonesia faces a severe air quality crisis with PM2.5 levels exceeding 1,000 micrograms in some areas. The 2026 El Niño has caused extreme drought, fueling peatland fires. Fires have released 175 million tonnes of carbon this year, exceeding combined annual emissions of UK and France. Health risks include heart attack, stroke, and respiratory illnesses.
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