Haze in Singapore: PSI crosses 101 in central region as air quality enters unhealthy range
The PSI last hit unhealthy levels due to haze in October 2023
At 7 am on Friday, the 24-hour PSI in central Singapore first reached 101, indicating unhealthy air quality. The National Environment Agency (NEA) reported this reading at 10 am. The PSI subsequently climbed to 105 at 10 am and dropped slightly to 104 by 11 am. Air quality is deemed unhealthy when the PSI falls between 101 and 200, prompting the NEA to advise the public to minimize outdoor activities.
The previous instance of unhealthy air quality due to haze occurred in October 2023. This time, the PSI began creeping towards the unhealthy range early on Friday morning. At 1 am, the PSI measured between 70 and 90, which was categorized as moderate, with the highest reading of 90 in central Singapore. The Meteorological Service Singapore forecast hazy conditions over the next two weeks due to ongoing dry weather in the surrounding region, exacerbated by forest and land fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, Indonesia, fueled by a super El Nino weather phenomenon.
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