{
  "id": 16241402,
  "title": "Haze in Singapore: Air quality back in the unhealthy range",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/haze-in-singapore-air-quality-back-in-the-unhealthy-range",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T23:11:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-air-quality-back-in-the-unhealthy-range"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's air quality plunged into an unhealthy range overnight, according to official measurements released on October 24. The 24-hour PSI, a composite index tracking six major pollutants, reached unhealthy levels as early as 7 a.m., with readings of 115 in the north, south, and central regions, 117 in the east, and 142 in the west. PM2.5 levels, which provide a snapshot of current air quality, were also elevated, ranging from 68 in the east to 107 in the west and 94 in the central area at 7 a.m.\n\nThe haze had been lingering since October 5, when the 24-hour PSI breached the \"unhealthy\" threshold of 101. The National Environment Agency (NEA) had warned residents, particularly vulnerable groups, to limit outdoor activities when the air quality reached this level. On the evening of October 23, the NEA forecast the PSI to fluctuate between 90 and 140 on October 24.\n\nSingapore's air quality was exacerbated by smoke haze drifting in from Sumatra, with the NEA noting that showers forecast for the same day might help disperse some of the haze. However, prevailing winds from the south-southeast or south-southwest were expected to carry additional smoke towards the island, particularly after October 25, when winds were anticipated to shift to the southwest or west.",
  "summary": "There had been a brief respite from the haze early on Oct 23.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Business Times - Singapore",
        "title": "Singapore appreciates efforts by Prabowo and his administration to solve haze issue: Shanmugam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/singapore-appreciates-efforts-by-prabowo-and-his-administration-to-15592578",
        "published": "2026-10-19T09:48:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}