Air quality back to moderate across Singapore after central region hits unhealthy range
There remains a risk of smoke haze affecting Singapore, with the 24-hour PSI forecast to be in the high-moderate to low-unhealthy range, the National Environment Agency said on Saturday.
Air quality in Singapore improved to moderate levels on Saturday evening, after the central region's 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) crossed into the unhealthy range. The National Environment Agency (NEA) reported PSI readings of 100, 93, 89, 83, and 76 for the central, east, west, south, and north regions, respectively.
Meanwhile, the 1-hour PM2.5 readings remained in the normal band across all five areas. Earlier, the NEA warned of smoke haze from southern Sumatra and Kalimantan fires drifting towards Singapore. The agency advised healthy individuals to limit prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities if the 24-hour PSI is in the unhealthy range, while the elderly, pregnant women, children, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions should avoid such exertions.
The NEA emphasized that the health impact of haze depends on an individual's health status, the PSI level, and the duration and intensity of outdoor activities.
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