Unhealthy air returns to Asia's richest country as smoke blows in from abroad
Air quality in central Singapore fell back into the unhealthy range on Monday as smoke from fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra drifted north across the region.
Unhealthy air quality has returned to Singapore, the richest country in Asia, as smoke from abroad has blown into the nation. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the country's central region reached 102 at noon and 108 by 2 p.m., indicating unhealthy air conditions. This marks the first time haze has pushed the PSI into the unhealthy range since October 2023.
The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre reported moderate to dense haze over central and southern Sumatra, West and Central Kalimantan, and parts of Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. The situation is expected to remain elevated, with winds forecast to blow mainly from the southeast.
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