The Jakarta Post
Smog caused by forest and land fires has spread to wider areas, disrupting people's activities and even affecting the health of orangutans as the government scrambles with its dousing efforts. Fisherfolk in Pandan district, Central Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, have not been able to go fishing in the past week as smog from fires in Riau has blanketed the area, affecting visibility in the region. Fisherman Ucok Pasaribu said the smog had disrupted fisherfolk’s activities as they feared losing their way amid the limited visibility. "We use traditional equipment, so there are no [modern] navigation devices on our boats. Fisherfolk could lose their way and even reach the Indian Ocean without navigation tools given the current state of the smog," Ucok told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday, adding that many had lost their way due to the limited visibility...