Jambi air quality unhealthy due to forest fire haze

Haze from forest and land fires has blanketed residential areas along the Batanghari River in Jambi, Indonesia, leading to the city's air quality being classified as unhealthy. This condition underscores the ongoing struggle with fires, especially in the peatland regions of Muaro Jambi and Tanjung Jabung Timur.

A joint team is actively engaged in combating the fires, employing ground suppression techniques and cooling methods to prevent reignition. The thick haze reduces visibility and signifies the encroaching impact of the fires on populated areas.

Authorities are advising residents to limit outdoor activities, particularly when air quality deteriorates, and to use masks if venturing outside is unavoidable. The government is also reinforcing patrols, monitoring hotspots, and coordinating with local communities to curb the expansion of the fires. Regular monitoring of air quality and haze distribution is deemed essential.