Haze pollutes Jambi air

Haze pollutes Jambi air

JAMBI: A thick haze has blanketed Jambi during the past
few days, with air pollution levels increasing in the city.

Data obtained on Thursday from Jambi's Environmental Impact
Management Body showed the air in the city contained 190
particles for every 10 microns, far higher than the normal rate
of between zero to 100 particles per 10 microns.

The haze which has been blanketing the province since Aug. 28
was caused by illegal burning of vegetation and forest fires in
several parts of the province. -- JP