AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTransboundary Haze Crisis: Cebu City suspended in-person classes for two days as Metro Cebu’s AQI hit “acutely unhealthy” (203), with DENR-EMB linking the smoke to Kalimantan and Sumatra fires; local health officials reported no haze-related hospital admissions yet, but warned of possible asthma spikes. Worsening Air Across the Visayas & Mindanao: DENR-EMB recorded “acutely unhealthy” air in multiple areas including Cagayan de Oro and Talisay City, while Koronadal saw PM2.5 swing from “emergency” (312.8) to “very unhealthy” again in the morning, prompting mask and outdoor-exposure advisories. Northern Mindanao Monitoring: Iligan and nearby cities logged sharp PM2.5 increases, with Iligan reaching “acutely unhealthy” AQI levels above 200 as smoke drifted in. Public Health Guidance: Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas urged N95 masks and limited outdoor activity, warning haze can trigger coughing, irritation, and worsen asthma and heart conditions. Wildfire Pressure in Indonesia: Indonesia’s El Niño-linked dry conditions are intensifying fire risk, with authorities deploying cloud seeding and firefighting aircraft to protect peatland hotspots.
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