Singapore haze: Air quality very unhealthy in central region; PM2.5 reading high in east
At 6am, the 24-hour PSI in central Singapore was 221, while readings in the rest of the country were at the unhealthy level, ranging from 145 to 193.
Singapore's air quality deteriorated significantly overnight, with central regions experiencing "very unhealthy" conditions and eastern regions facing high PM2.5 levels. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the central region hit 221 at 6am, while readings in the rest of the country ranged from 145 to 193. The 1-hour PM2.5 reading in the eastern region spiked to 160 at 6am, placing it in the high band.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that Singapore is investigating potential responsibility for the Indonesian forest and peatland fires causing the haze and may take action under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act. The government has also distributed N95 masks to vulnerable individuals and set up haze shelters in community clubs and selected centers.
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