Air quality back at unhealthy levels in central Singapore
The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the central region hit 102 at 1pm.
The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in Singapore's central region rose to 102 on Saturday, Sep 19, signaling the air quality had returned to the unhealthy range, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA). This marked the first time since September 2019 that all five regions of the country recorded unhealthy air quality levels. Prior to this, the central region had experienced dips in and out of the unhealthy range over recent weeks.
The unhealthy air quality situation in the central region was attributed to smoke plumes drifting from fires in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra, as reported by the NEA. The prevailing winds are forecast to blow from the east-southeast or southeast, potentially bringing smoke haze to the city-state.
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