Haze Disrupts Flights in Indonesia and Pushes Air Quality to Unhealthy Levels Across Malaysia
Two flights failed to land at Indonesia's Pekanbaru airport as visibility dropped to 600 meters, while 36 areas of Malaysia recorded unhealthy air quality readings.
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Haze affecting the region has disrupted air travel in Indonesia and pushed air quality to unhealthy levels across dozens of areas in neighboring Malaysia.
Flights unable to land
At Pekanbaru airport in Indonesia, visibility dropped to as low as 600 meters because of the haze, conditions severe enough that two flights were unable to land there as scheduled. Reduced visibility of this kind is a recurring hazard during periods of heavy haze in the region, often forcing airlines to divert or delay flights for safety reasons.
Widespread impact on air quality in Malaysia
Across the border in Malaysia, the effects of the haze were measured in air quality readings, with 36 separate areas recording levels classified as unhealthy. That breadth of impact indicates the haze affected a substantial portion of the country rather than being confined to a single region.
Seasonal haze linked to land and forest fires has periodically affected Southeast Asia, with countries including Indonesia and Malaysia regularly reporting disruptions to aviation, public health advisories and air quality monitoring during periods when haze intensifies across the region.
Sources
- Haze disrupts flights in Indonesia, leaves air unhealthy across Malaysia — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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