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Haze Returns to Unhealthy Levels in Singapore
Singapore's air quality drops to unhealthy levels as Indonesian smoke drifts across the region.
In brief
Singapore's air quality drops to unhealthy levels as Indonesian smoke drifts across the region. Singapore's air quality returns to unhealthy levels due to smoke from Indonesian forest fires, marking the first significant haze event since October 2023. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Haze Worsens in Singapore
Singapore's air quality slips back into unhealthy range as smoke from Indonesian forest fires drifts toward the city-state.
PSI Hits 107 in Central Region
The National Environment Agency reported a 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index of 107 in Singapore's central region.
PM2.5 Levels Surge
Hourly PM2.5 readings jumped from 67 at 11am to 117 at noon before easing to 93 at 3pm.
Smoke Plumes from Indonesia
Smoke plumes from Kalimantan and Sumatra drifted toward Singapore due to easterly winds.
First Haze Event Since October 2023
This marks the first significant haze event in Singapore since October 2023 linked to El Nino patterns.
NEA Advises Public
The NEA advises monitoring hourly PM2.5 levels for immediate outdoor activities and using 24-hour PSI for daily planning.
At a glance
Singapore's air quality returns to unhealthy levels due to smoke from Indonesian forest fires, marking the first significant haze event since October 2023.
