Smoke gets into our eyes – and mood

Shah Alam shown a worsening Air Pollution Index (API) reading in ITIS Board at 4pm.AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

Respiratory ailments are the least of our problems as the prolonged haze starts to affect workers’ productivity and mental health.

SINCE the hot and dry season started in June, the country has experienced hazy days, culminating in the recent prolonged spell that some experts claim could last until March.