PSI hits 102 in eastern Singapore, 2 areas now with ‘unhealthy’ air quality
The PSI reading of central region, which had earlier crossed the 100-mark, was 120 as at 9pm.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore reported that the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in central Singapore exceeded 100 on September 4, signaling unhealthy air quality. This range of 101 to 200 means the public should limit outdoor activities. The PSI had been climbing since early morning, starting at 70 to 90 (moderate) at 1 am and reaching 99 by 6 am.
The Meteorological Service Singapore had warned of potential haze conditions in the next two weeks due to dry weather and ongoing forest fires in Indonesia, exacerbated by a strong El Nino effect. Singapore's haze situation varies depending on wind direction, and Malaysia has already faced severe consequences, with several states recording unhealthy air quality.
Singapore's authorities are ramping up awareness campaigns and advising vulnerable groups to take precautions. The NEA uses the 24-hour PSI and one-hour PM2.5 readings to guide the public's decisions on outdoor activities.
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