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 on Friday night, with the Central region experiencing "very unhealthy" conditions. At 6am, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading in the central region reached 221, while the rest of the country remained in the "unhealthy" range, between 145 and 193. Meanwhile, the eastern region saw the 1-hour PM2.5 level jump to 160 at 6am, placing it in the "high" band.
Other regions had elevated PM2.5 readings ranging from 99 to 150. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed that Singapore is investigating potential responsibility for the forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, which have worsened the haze. The government is prepared to take action under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and may seek joint action with other nations.
N95 masks were distributed to vulnerable individuals, and haze shelters were set up at community clubs and selected centers. The distribution of masks was accelerated due to the forecasted spike in PM2.5 readings, which would also elevate the 24-hour PSI.
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