Well, I'm writing again today regarding the haze that has been around for the last couple of days, almost a week. This is due to the annual clearing of forests by burning in a neighboring country and winds blowing in our direction have brought the haze here. Of course, this poses a serious health hazard and is a causing pollution to the environment as well. The matter is being looked into and actions are being taken but for the most part, we can only wait until the haze clears. This will not be anytime soon though given the dry season we are experiencing now. Oh wells, it seems like there will be warm weather for the next couple of weeks, maybe even months.
Due to the health hazard posed by the haze, masks are thus in high demand now. A certain type of mask, the N-95, is the one everyone is grabbing and stocking up on. It has been said that this type of mask is the best for the current conditions. Thankfully, there is a huge stock of it available.
For me, I have not been affected by the haze as much as some. For instance, I have not had breathing difficulties or experienced dryness in my throat or irritation in my eyes. On the other hand, I do find this change somewhat interesting as there is this foggy view wherever I look. Furthermore, it always looks as though it is about to rain when I look around though it is really the gloom brought about by the haze. Haha, I have been hoping to feel cool mist everytime I see the "fog" obscuring my view, but that is far from what I feel. Oh, and talking about the rain, I sure do hope it does not rain anytime soon until the haze has cleared. I certainly do not think anything that the rain brings down from the skies would be anything welcoming, though many are hoping for rain for a respite from this heat we are experiencing.
On a final note, it sure is advisable for all to stay indoors as much as possible to prevent excessive exposure to the harmful haze particles.
