Today's Top 3 News: Singapore Air Quality Worsens, Anak Krakatau's Incubation Phase
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Today's Top 3 News: Singapore Air Quality Deteriorates, Krakatau's Dormancy Explained, Emmy Awards Winners Revealed
Singapore's air quality took a turn for the worse on Monday, September 15, as smoke haze from Indonesian forest fires engulfed all five regions. The Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings spiked to unhealthy levels, ranging from 103 in the north to 154 in the central region. While there was a slight improvement by 9 a.m., the air remained hazardous to breathe.
Geologists are closely monitoring Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia's Sunda Strait. Scientists classify its current stage as an "incubation phase," meaning a catastrophic caldera-forming eruption is not anticipated in the near future. Experts emphasize that Anak Krakatau is still far from the volatile fermentation phase that precedes such a massive eruption.
The 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony delivered an exciting lineup of winners. Medical drama The Pitt emerged as the top nominee with 25 nominations, closely followed by Hacks with 24. Widow's Bay secured 19 nominations, while Pluribus and Netflix's Beef each received 18 and 16 nominations, respectively. The highly competitive field featured a mix of established favorites and fresh faces vying for television's top accolades.
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