{
  "id": 14895180,
  "title": "Singapore residents concerned as haze turns rainwater grey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/singapore-residents-concerned-as-haze-turns-rainwater-grey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T06:38:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/10/16/singapore-residents-concerned-as-haze-turns-rainwater-grey/239327"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 16, heavy rainfall in Singapore failed to dispel worries about the haze, as some local residents noticed rainwater turning a blackish-grey hue. An Ang Mo Kio resident, known only as Zhong, collected three buckets of rainwater that appeared discolored, prompting concern among netizens. A video from the Singapore Parents Instagram page showcased multiple buckets of murky rainwater, further fueling the concern. According to a CNA video, raindrops may pick up pollution particles as they descend, but since haze comprises fine smoke and pollutants, rainfall might not purify the water quickly, thus leading to the discoloration. Social media users expressed worry over the potential health implications, with one individual expressing sympathy for their lungs, while another mentioned that the water in their household fish pond had turned a similar color. Singapore's air quality reached unhealthy levels on Wednesday, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hitting 203 in the western part of the island, according to AsiaOne. Although the air quality marginally improved on Thursday, it once again worsened, reaching 205 micrograms per cubic meter in the central region at 5pm. In response, Sport Singapore temporarily shut down outdoor and non-air-conditioned ActiveSG facilities as a precautionary measure. Eligible Singaporeans can also apply for a pair of N95 masks via the HazeMaskGoWhere website, which provides details on eligibility, collection points, and mask availability.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Heavy rain in Singapore yesterday morning failed to ease concerns over the haze, with...",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/wong-weighs-haze-prosecutions-as-singapore-air-quality-worsens",
        "published": "2026-10-16T03:55:15.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/indonesian-governors-singapore-trip-adds-fury-to-forest-fire-haze",
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  "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."
}