Haze Triggers Highest-Level Alert in Southeast Asia as Schools Close and Respiratory Cases Surge

Haze has triggered the highest-level alert in parts of Southeast Asia, with schools in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and East Timor closing due to poor air quality. The haze has also led to a surge in respiratory conditions, prompting health authorities to issue warnings and advise vulnerable populations to stay indoors. Outdoor activities have been restricted in all four countries as a precautionary measure.