All India Catholic Union

He emphasized that the severe haze disrupts every aspect of daily life in the city of Pontianak.

The plaintiffs, which include various environmental and indigenous non-governmental organizations like AMAN, argue that the government failed to prepare adequately despite months of warnings about the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Glorio Sanan, the group's lawyer, criticized the state for leaving local communities to fight the fires with limited tools like garden hoses.

The lawsuit demands a national emergency declaration to unlock crucial resources, free healthcare for those suffering from acute respiratory infections, and compensation for victims' families.