Haze May 2026

: Slash-and-burn farming and land clearing for agriculture are primary drivers, especially in regions like Shan State and Sagaing.

: Large-scale forest and land fires release dense smoke and particulate matter. : Slash-and-burn farming and land clearing for agriculture

: Vehicle exhausts, industrial activities, and the burning of fossil fuels release nitrogen dioxide ( NO2cap N cap O sub 2 ) and sulfur dioxide ( SO2cap S cap O sub 2 ), which react to form sulfates and other fine particles. : Slash-and-burn farming and land clearing for agriculture

Haze is produced by both natural and human-induced activities that release particles and gases into the atmosphere. : Slash-and-burn farming and land clearing for agriculture