{
  "id": 14635262,
  "title": "Singapore pollution spikes as wildfire haze intensifies: How does its AQI compare with Delhi's?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/singapore-pollution-spikes-as-wildfire-haze-intensifies-how-does-its",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:04:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/singapore-pollution-spikes-as-wildfire-haze-intensifies-how-does-its-aqi-compare-with-delhis-11792044664271.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's air quality index (AQI) climbed to 287 on Thursday, indicating unhealthy levels of pollution due to smoke from Indonesian wildfires. This marked a 122-point increase from Delhi's moderate AQI of 165 at the same time. The haze has raised health concerns across Southeast Asia, prompting East Timor to suspend in-person classes for three days. Singapore's pollutants included PM2.5 and PM10 particles, while Delhi's AQI was recorded in the moderate range. Indonesia's intense wildfire season, exacerbated by El Niño-induced dry weather, has worsened air quality regionally.",
  "summary": "Singapore’s AQI hits 287 as Indonesian wildfire haze worsens across Southeast Asia. Here’s how its pollution levels compare with Delhi’s AQI of 165.",
  "key_points": [
    "Singapore AQI reached 287, unhealthy levels due to Indonesian wildfire smoke.",
    "AQI in Delhi was 165, moderate range compared to Singapore's spike.",
    "East Timor suspended in-person classes for three days due to regional haze."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Intensifying wildfire smoke from Indonesia transforms regional air quality into a public health crisis, forcing school closures and pushing pollution levels well beyond the moderate ranges seen in other major cities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Singapore haze sparks rush for air purifiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/singapore-haze-sparks-rush-for-air-purifiers",
        "published": "2026-10-15T04:42:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "BigBang concert organisers issue haze advisory ahead of weekend shows in Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/bigbang-concert-organisers-issue-haze-advisory-ahead-of-weekend-shows",
        "published": "2026-10-15T06:05:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}