{
  "id": 6431138,
  "title": "Air quality back in unhealthy range in central Singapore as haze persists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/air-quality-back-in-unhealthy-range-in-central-singapore-as-haze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T15:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-singapore-psi-unhealthy-nea-6372581"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Central Singapore experienced the unhealthy range of air quality on Wednesday night, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading hitting 102 by 11pm, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA). Moderate to dense smoke plumes were detected from fires in southern and central Sumatra and Kalimantan, causing haze to drift towards Singapore. While showers are forecast over central and northern Sumatra, dry conditions persist over Kalimantan and southern Sumatra, increasing the risk of haze if fires continue. NEA forecasted the 24-hour PSI to be in the high moderate to low unhealthy range. Air quality had not been this poor since 2023, when the PSI reached 123 in the central region on Sep 4, staying in the unhealthy range until 9pm that day. This prompted NEA to start issuing daily haze advisories from Sep 4 evening. Unhealthy PSI readings range from 101 to 200, very unhealthy from 201 to 300, and hazardous above 300. Stay updated with breaking news and top stories via CNA's channel.",
  "summary": "The 24-hour PSI reading in central Singapore hit 102 at 11pm.",
  "key_points": [
    "Central Singapore's air quality reached unhealthy range with PSI 102.",
    "Smoke plumes from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan drifted to Singapore.",
    "Unhealthy air quality readings since 2023 prompted daily haze advisories."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Air quality back in unhealthy range in central Singapore as haze persists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/air-quality-back-in-unhealthy-range-in-central-singapore-as-haze-6431495",
        "published": "2026-09-09T15:08:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}