
印尼森林大火引發有毒霾害,籠罩東南亞部分地區。東協專門氣象中心(ASMC)已對東協南部區域發布最高級別(第3級)警戒,警告跨境霾害風險,並指出新加坡已對印尼7家涉事公司發出警告。
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東協專門氣象中心採用0至3級警戒系統,第3級為最高級別,用於應對嚴重跨境霾害風險。
(中央社新加坡17日綜合外電報導)印尼森林大火延燒產生有毒霾害,籠罩東南亞部分地區,東南亞國家協會(ASEAN)氣候與火災監測機構已對東協南部區域發布最高級別警戒。
法新社報導,新加坡「東協專門氣象中心」(ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre, ASMC)網站今天顯示,東協南部地區啟動第3級警戒。
東協專門氣象中心位於新加坡樟宜機場(Changi Airport)區域,採用0級至3級的4級警戒系統。若區域內出現嚴重跨境霾害的高風險就會觸發最高級別警戒。
啟動標準包括重大和持續存在的熱點活動伴隨連續兩天以上觀測到大範圍中度至濃密煙霾;乾燥天氣持續;風持續將煙霾吹向鄰近東協國家。
東協專門氣象中心昨天發布這項警戒,不過今年3月27日和8月26日早已兩度出現類似警戒。
這波持續數月的霾害影響東南亞大片地區的日常生活,造成學校停課及呼吸道不適案例暴增。
新加坡昨天表示將對印尼7家公司發出警告,認定他們應為火災負責,但也警告最嚴重的情況可能還在後頭。

Dongying City, Shandong Province has successfully improved the ecological environment of the Yellow River Delta through ecological restoration of the Yellow River estuary wetland, water resource regulation and biodiversity protection. Populations of rare birds such as crested ibises have recovered, and ecotourism has driven local economic growth, achieving a win-win situation between ecological protection and green development.

The Dalian Meteorological Observatory issued yellow warnings for strong winds, heavy rain and thunder and lightning on October 17. Affected by the severe weather, the Liao-Lu inter-provincial passenger route from Dalian to Yantai, Weihai and other places, as well as the Zhuanghe and Pichang Island routes have been suspended. Dalian Maritime Safety Administration launched a Level IV response to ensure maritime safety.

Cambodia's Ministry of Environment is monitoring a herd of wild elephants in Preah Vihear province, which has been moved from Dzonkesang district to Kulen district. Authorities warned people to avoid contact after elephants stampeded people in the area.

Affected by the strong cold air, widespread precipitation, strong winds and cooling weather occurred in many places in China from October 16th to 18th. The local temperature drop exceeded 12°C, and some areas were accompanied by heavy rain and strong convective weather. The meteorological department reminded the public to pay attention to wind and cold protection.

The Australian government confirmed that the H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected for the first time on Macquarie Island in the sub-Antarctic. Affected species include southern elephant seals and black-backed gulls. With the breeding season approaching, authorities are concerned that the virus could lead to a mass die-off of seals and have assessed the evacuation of researchers on the island.

Moderate typhoon Qiangpi is rapidly intensifying, and the Central Meteorological Administration predicts that it will move steadily westward. It is expected to have the most severe impact on Taiwan's weather next Friday and Saturday (23rd and 24th), and its path may turn northward off the eastern seaboard or directly pass through Taiwan.