Haze risk could increase in coming week due to dry conditions: NEA
Hot spots and smoke plumes have been spotted in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) warns that haze risk could rise in the upcoming week due to dry conditions in Singapore. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reached 81 at noon on August 9, placing it in the higher range of the moderate air quality category. Hot spots and smoke plumes had been spotted over Sumatra and Kalimantan, with prevailing south-easterly winds potentially carrying haze towards Singapore.
The NEA stated they would continue monitoring the situation and issue daily haze advisories if the PSI entered the unhealthy range, providing a 24-hour PSI forecast for public planning. The public is advised to monitor the 1-hour PM2.5 concentration level and follow guidelines for outdoor activities to minimize health risks. The Government Haze Task Force, chaired by the NEA, is responsible for coordinating action plans to minimize and manage the impact of haze in Singapore.
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