
Fires and toxic smog in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and East Timor led to the rescue of more than 50 orangutans.
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Fires on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, exacerbated by the El Niño weather event, are causing dense toxic fogs in Southeast Asia.
Toxic fires affecting Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and East Timor have vital effects not only on humans but also on animals.
On Sunday, pollution levels again ranged from "unhealthy" to "very unhealthy" across the region, blanketing many parts of southern Southeast Asia in a toxic smog, AFP reported.
MORE THAN 50 ORANGUTANS WERE SAVED
In Indonesia, various groups are working to save wildlife, including orangutans, from fires.
On Saturday, the West Kalimantan Nature Conservation Agency and Indonesian nonprofit organization YIARI announced that a team evacuated 51 orangutans from various locations within the province between August 6 and October 19.
According to figures released this week by the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, it was stated that the number of orangutans rescued in Kalimantan in recent months could be up to 96.
THE DIRTY CITIES IN THE WORLD
Switzerland-based air quality monitoring organization IQAir again listed Singapore and Kuala Lumpur among the five most polluted major cities in the world, as fires on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, exacerbated by the El Niño weather phenomenon, continue to spread smoke.
Indonesia's Ministry of Transport also stated that approximately 2,400 flights across the country have been affected by fog since mid-August.
"Fog reduces visibility around airports, which can lead to delays, disruptions and even flight cancellations. Every operational decision is made with safety as a priority," the ministry said.

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that after the flood disaster in Ayazağa, 19 shops, 2 residences and the stadium in the stream bed will be demolished and an urban transformation office has been established. Search efforts for the missing continue on the Şile and Gebze-Pendik lines.

Search and rescue, damage assessment and demolition work continues in Sarıyer, Ayazağa and Şile, which were affected by floods following the heavy rains in Istanbul. Governor Davut Gül announced that three missing people were searched.

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that after the flood disaster in Ayazağa, risky structures in the stream bed will be demolished, urban transformation works have started and the search for the missing in Şile continues.
Due to the severe storm that hit Bartın's Amasra district in the morning, the wave height exceeded 10 meters. While the parking area in the small port was filled with water, ships and boats took shelter in Amasra Port.

Heavy rain, which has increased in Zonguldak since the night, caused floods and landslides in the city center. While the main road was flooded with the overflow of Çaydamar Stream, the retaining wall collapsed and drivers had a hard time.

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