Sepia Haze Engulfs Palangkaraya as Fires Rage

Palangkaraya is currently experiencing a severe environmental crisis, characterized by a persistent toxic haze. For the past two months, the skies over the city have been a sickly sepia, obscuring sunlight and causing alarm among residents. This pervasive smog is a direct result of relentless fires smoldering in the vicinity.

Residents, like Natanael Undas, have become accustomed to waking up to this polluted atmosphere, a stark contrast to clear blue skies. The ongoing situation underscores the critical environmental challenges the region is facing, with the toxic haze serving as a daily reminder of the danger posed by the uncontrolled fires.