Haze in S'pore: Unhealthy air quality with high PM2.5 levels
Singapore is experiencing its worst haze of the season, with air quality in all five regions reaching unhealthy levels. The National Environment Agency has advised residents to limit outdoor activities as pollutant levels remain elevated.
Why it matters
Prolonged exposure to high PM2.5 levels poses significant public health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations in urban environments.
Listen Summarise Air quality in all five regions of Singapore reached unhealthy levels on Sept 29, with the central region's PSI hitting a season peak of 164 owing to the haze. Residents expressed fear and discomfort on social media, avoiding outdoor exposure; community centres with air-conditioning opened to support vulnerable groups. The National Environment Agency forecast continued haze from southern Sumatra and advised reducing outdoor activities, especially for vulnerable groups, as the PSI has been unhealthy since Sept 4. AI generated
SINGAPORE – The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading in the central region here reached a new peak this haze season early on Sept 29 , as air quality across Singapore all breached the unhealthy band for the first time in two weeks.
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