Rain eases Indonesia's haze, but authorities warn fires could reignite
- JAKARTA: Ronnie Alventa has endured months of toxic air in his hometown of Palangka Raya, the capital of Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province, as forest and land fires blanketed the city in thick haze.
- Two days of rainfall on Sunday (Oct 25) and Monday brought much-needed relief to the town and other fire-hit parts of Indonesia, improving air quality and visibility after months of hazardous conditions.
- “It has rained heavily, but the haze is still there,” said Ronnie, a teacher in his forties.
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- JAKARTA: Ronnie Alventa has endured months of toxic air in his hometown of Palangka Raya, the capital of Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province, as forest and land fires blanketed the city in thick haze.
- Two days of rainfall on Sunday (Oct 25) and Monday brought much-needed relief to the town and other fire-hit parts of Indonesia, improving air quality and visibility after months of hazardous conditions.
- “It has rained heavily, but the haze is still there,” said Ronnie, a teacher in his forties.
Sources: CNA