The haze has prompted many residents to stay indoors. Read more at straitstimes.com.
air remained some of the worst in the world on Thursday, with pollution similar to that found in perennially smoggy cities such as Dhaka and Delhi, according to IQAir, a Swiss technology company.
Clearer skies seen over Manhattan a day after Canadian wildfires created haze over New York City, on June 8, 2023. The haze appeared to thicken again later in the day. PHOTO: REUTERS But researchers have said wildfires will occur more often and at higher intensity due to climate change. In Canada, where the smoke originated, the federal government gave Toronto a “high risk” rating based on the air quality on Thursday afternoon, while other cities such as Ottawa and Montreal were at “low risk” as smoky conditions eased.
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