{
  "id": 15304990,
  "title": "Singapore haze: Air quality remains very unhealthy in west, unhealthy in other regions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/singapore-haze-air-quality-remains-very-unhealthy-in-west-unhealthy-15304990",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T23:22:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-haze-air-quality-remains-very-unhealthy-in-west-unhealthy-in-other-regions-6468376"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In western Singapore on Sunday, air quality remained very unhealthy, with Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings of 228. The PSI in other regions ranged from 129 to 185, classifying them as unhealthy. Hourly PM2.5 readings were also elevated, from 78 to 125 across the country. The National Environment Agency (NEA) had forecast the 24-hour PSI to remain in the unhealthy to very unhealthy range for Sunday. Smoke haze from Indonesian Kalimantan continued to drift towards Singapore due to southeasterly winds. Winds were expected to shift to a south-southeast or south direction on Sunday, potentially reducing the transport of smoke from Kalimantan. However, some haze from Sumatra may still reach Singapore. Rain was forecast for Singapore and the surrounding region on Monday and Tuesday, which could further decrease the transport of smoke from Kalimantan. Organizers canceled or postponed several outdoor events due to the unpredictable haze, including a football final, a play-off, and an event celebrating persons with disabilities. The Ministry of Health advised the public to monitor 1-hour PM2.5 readings instead of the 24-hour PSI for immediate outdoor activities, especially vulnerable individuals.",
  "summary": "At 7am, the 24-hour PSI reading in the west stood at 228, with readings in the other regions ranging from 129 to 185.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Singapore haze: Air quality remains very unhealthy in west, unhealthy in other regions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/singapore-haze-air-quality-remains-very-unhealthy-in-west-unhealthy-15311401",
        "published": "2026-10-17T23:22:00.000Z"
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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."
}