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The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre warns that persisting dry conditions could severely worsen smoke haze across southern ASEAN, with unhealthy air quality already documented in Malaysian states and Sarawak.
Raging forest and land fires across Indonesia have pushed air pollution to dangerous levels, with Central Kalimantan's API reaching 573. Over 3.4 million people across seven provinces face health risks as authorities scramble to contain the crisis.
Malaysia is engaging ASEAN diplomatic channels to address transboundary haze impacting several regional areas. The government will submit formal correspondence to the ASEAN Secretariat and Indonesia regarding the crisis.
Nine areas across Sarawak are experiencing unhealthy air quality readings, with Serian hitting a very unhealthy API level of 227. The deterioration stems from transboundary smoke moving from Kalimantan into western Sarawak.
A 500-kilogramme World War II bomb has been discovered in the Rhine River near Cologne following record-breaking low water levels caused by prolonged heat and drought across Europe.
Hundreds of Greek firefighters backed by international crews fight sprawling wildfires west of Athens. Flames advancing on Megara have destroyed thousands of hectares, with authorities investigating arson cases.
Spain is tackling its largest recorded wildfire in Avila province, which has consumed around 50,000 hectares. Nearly 100,000 people across 46 municipalities have been evacuated or ordered indoors as blazes spread across Madrid, Avila, and Toledo.