Air quality returns to moderate range in central Singapore
Singapore's air quality has returned to the moderate range after briefly reaching unhealthy levels due to smoke plumes from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as dry conditions persist in the region.
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Transboundary haze is a recurring environmental and public health concern in Southeast Asia that impacts daily life and regional cooperation.
The 24-hour PSI reading in central Singapore was 99 as of 11pm on Thursday.
A view from Jurong Lake Gardens of the haze situation in Singapore on Sep 4, 2026. (File photo: CNA/Ili Mansor) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.
SINGAPORE: Air quality in central Singapore returned to the moderate range on Thursday (Sep 10), according to the National Environment Agency (NEA), with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the region standing at 99 at 11pm.
The 24-hour PSI in the central region had crossed into the unhealthy range late on Wednesday, reaching 102 at 11pm, according to NEA.
It rose to 104 at 6am on Thursday, and fluctuated slightly through the day before sitting at 102 at 9pm and dropping to 100 an hour later.
Air quality in the other regions remained in the moderate range.
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