{
  "id": 5490018,
  "title": "Daily haze advisories to start after first unhealthy 24-hour PSI reading since October 2023",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/daily-haze-advisories-to-start-after-first-unhealthy-24-hour-psi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-nea-psi-unhealthy-forecast-daily-advisories-6362211"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) will commence daily haze advisories starting Friday, September 4, following the PSI reading entering the unhealthy range for the central region. This marks the first instance since October 8, 2023, when the PSI surpassed the unhealthy threshold of 101 to 200. At 7 am, the PSI climbed to 105, and by 10 am, it had risen to 105. The NEA, along with other agencies in the Haze Task Force (HTF), has implemented their respective action plans and advisories to safeguard public health and well-being. In these advisories, the NEA will include the 24-hour PSI forecast, enabling the public to plan their activities and events for the upcoming day. The severity of the health impact due to haze depends on an individual's health status, the PSI level, and the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. To mitigate the adverse effects of haze exposure, the NEA advises reducing outdoor activities and physical exertion. Moreover, the public is encouraged to drink ample water to maintain hydration. Those with chronic heart and lung conditions should ensure their medications are readily available, and vulnerable individuals such as the elderly, pregnant women, children, and those with chronic heart and lung conditions should seek medical attention if they experience symptoms or feel unwell. Stay informed by subscribing to breaking news notifications and our best stories through our app.",
  "summary": "The National Environment Agency's daily haze advisories will include the 24-hour PSI forecast to help the public plan activities and events for the next 24 hours.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Daily haze advisories to start after first unhealthy 24-hour PSI reading since October 2023",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/daily-haze-advisories-to-start-after-first-unhealthy-24-hour-psi-5490330",
        "published": "2026-09-04T04:19:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}