Air quality in eastern Singapore reaches unhealthy levels
Air quality across Singapore has reached unhealthy levels, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) peaking at 134. Dry conditions and prevailing winds are expected to sustain the haze risk throughout the region.
Why it matters
Elevated PM2.5 levels pose immediate health risks to the public and impact outdoor activities, necessitating government monitoring and public health warnings.
PM2.5 readings, which are used as a gauge for immediate activities, are also still elevated in all five regions.
Listen Summarise The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings across all regions in Singapore remain in the unhealthy range, peaking at 134 in central Singapore. PM2.5 levels are elevated in all five regions, indicating a high concentration of fine particles affecting air quality and outdoor activities. Dry conditions and prevailing winds from the south-east or south-west sustain the haze risk across Singapore and the surrounding region on Oct 5. AI generated
SINGAPORE – The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings all across the island remain in the unhealthy band, with 134 recorded in central Singapore.
That reading was the highest since 1am on Sept 30, where 134 was also recorded in central and western Singapore .
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