Haze threat looms over Singapore again after brief three-day respite
SINGAPORE, Oct 20 — Singapore has now enjoyed three days of better air quality, after a stretch of unhealthy-to-ve...
Singapore has once again faced the threat of haze, following a brief period of improved air quality. The haze, caused by smoke from fires in Kalimantan, may once again drift towards the city-state from the east-southeast to southeast winds, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA). The NEA cautioned that the haze could arrive as early as tonight, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) forecast to range between 110 and 180, placing it in the unhealthy range.
Hourly PM2.5 levels varied across Singapore, with some areas experiencing elevated levels in the unhealthy range. The public is advised to monitor the latest PM2.5 readings before engaging in outdoor activities.
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