Southeast Asia choked by wildfire smoke worsened by El Niño

Wildfires in Indonesia and Southeast Asia are intensifying due to El Niño.

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The weather phenomenon reduces rainfall and dries out soils, fueling the spread of fires.

Air quality is severely deteriorating, affecting millions of residents.

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