{
  "id": 15316286,
  "title": "The Causes and Effects of Haze in Singapore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/the-causes-and-effects-of-haze-in-singapore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:52:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chiang Rai Times",
    "slug": "chiang-rai-times",
    "url": "https://www.chiangraitimes.com/environment/haze-in-singapore/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Air quality in western Singapore remained very unhealthy on Sunday, October 18, with a 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading of 228. Readings in the other four regions ranged from 129 to 185, according to Channel News Asia and CNA - Singapore. Hourly PM2.5 readings were elevated across the country, between 78 and 125.\n\nThe National Environment Agency (NEA) reported that smoke haze from fires in Kalimantan drifted toward Singapore on Saturday due to southeasterly winds, with smoke haze also observed over Sumatra. While a shift in winds to the south-southeast or south on Sunday may reduce the transport of smoke from Kalimantan, some haze from Sumatra may still drift toward Singapore, according to Channel News Asia, CNA - Singapore, and Malay Mail.\n\nThe Jakarta Post reports that Singapore identified seven companies based on Sumatra as responsible for fires that have sent toxic smoke across Southeast Asia. Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu stated that Singapore will issue preventative notices to these companies, directing them to deploy firefighting teams, stop burning or starting new fires, and submit action plans to the NEA.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Singapore haze remains unhealthy despite showers, with PSI forecast to hit 220",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/singapore-haze-remains-unhealthy-despite-showers-with-psi-forecast-to",
        "published": "2026-10-17T11:56:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}