Indonesia wildfires drive a sharp rise in respiratory infections
Indonesia’s wildfires are reportedly producing the world’s highest wildfire emissions, while respiratory infections have doubled. Fires continue to threaten Bornean orangutan habitat and public health.
The combination of extreme emissions and rapidly rising respiratory illness indicates that the fires are creating a major regional air-quality and health emergency.
Why 68 is a serious score
A score of 68 sits in DoomRadar's 61–80 band, which represents serious escalation or large-scale disruption. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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