Airports close due to haze

BATAM, Riau: Several airports in Sumatra and surrounding areas were again closed Monday due to thick haze from incessant forest fires.

Antara reported that Hang Nadim Airport on Batam Island was closed for four hours Monday morning due to haze that limited visibility.

Meanwhile at Tabing Airport in Padang, West Sumatra, planes were not allowed to take off until after 3 p.m. For most of the morning visibility was limited to less than 1,000 meters. (mds)