Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Thick haze has blanketed Kuala Lumpur, forcing schools to close due to poor air quality and raising concerns over public health.
The worsening conditions have affected the Malaysian capital, prompting action to protect students from exposure to polluted air.
Children, elderly people and those with breathing problems are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality. Exposure to haze can cause coughing, eye irritation and breathing difficulties.
Authorities are monitoring the situation as concerns grow over the impact of the haze on daily life and public health.
Residents are advised to follow official air quality updates, limit outdoor activities when pollution levels are high and take precautions recommended by local health authorities.
The cause of the haze, the number of schools affected and the duration of the closures were not specified in the available information.
