Communities affected by smoke from karhutla need tangible actions to address the situation, along with public communication that prioritizes empathy.

The haze has caused chicken sales in Singkawang to plunge. Vendors say they now only sell a dozen chickens per day, down from up to 50 previously.

Haze temporarily disrupted flights in Samarinda. BMKG explains the reasons the haze remains visible and the potential for it to accumulate overnight until morning.