Why won’t the rain wash away Malaysia’s haze? Experts explain what’s keeping the smoke coming
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia, particularly the Klang Valley, has been experiencing bouts of heavy rain and thunderstorms in recent days, but the haze continues to linger....
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Why?
According to Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, rainfall can provide only temporary relief as long as smoke continues to arrive from Indonesia.
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- Oct 20, 2026
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- Oct 21, 2026
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