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Oct 9, 2023 · Air quality worsened due to the change in wind direction on Friday afternoon that caused some of the lighter haze to blow towards Singapore, as satellite imagery showed smoke plumes and haze...
Oct 7, 2023 · The haze is back in Singapore, with the air quality index reaching unhealthy levels in some parts of the city. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings entered the unhealthy range...
Singapore experiences haze from time to time, usually caused by forest fires in the region. It can be made worse by dry seasons, changes in wind direction, and when rainfall is low. The Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) measures the air quality and indicates the severity of haze.
Oct 6, 2023 · SINGAPORE: The air quality in Singapore entered the unhealthy range on Saturday (Oct 7), as authorities warned of hazy conditions due to a rise in the number of hotspots in Indonesia.
Singapore is not affected by the haze throughout the year. Any exposure is short-term in nature, such as continuous exposure to unhealthy daily average PSI levels over a period of a few days, and such exposure may vary from year to year.
Oct 9, 2023 · SINGAPORE – The Government’s inter-agency haze task force convened on Saturday morning as air quality in Singapore entered the unhealthy range for the first time since 2019. The 24-hour...
Oct 7, 2023 · SINGAPORE: Hazy conditions in Singapore are expected to continue on Sunday (Oct 8) due to lighter winds, said the National Environment Agency (NEA). Singapore's air quality fell into the...
Latest Weather and Haze Situation. Wet weather prevailed over many parts of the ASEAN region today while cloudy and slightly drier conditions were observed over northern and central Sumatra, as well as some parts of Borneo. Few to isolated hotspots were detected in Thailand and Sumatra.
The haze is a recurring air pollution problem in Southeast Asia caused by forest and land fires, posing serious health hazards and contributing significantly to climate change. The report is produced by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) with information from several sources and through engagements with our many stakeholders.
SINGAPORE: More than three years after Singapore last experienced transboundary haze, the government has warned that it could return this year. Smoke haze in Singapore is caused by regional...
