PSI in western Singapore hits 102, joins central region in having unhealthy air
Air quality in parts of Singapore reached unhealthy levels due to haze caused by regional fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Authorities warn that dry weather and wind patterns may cause the pollution to persist in the coming days.
Why it matters
Persistent haze poses significant public health risks and highlights the regional environmental challenges of transboundary smoke pollution in Southeast Asia.
Listen Summarise The central region of Singapore's air quality remains unhealthy with a PSI of 104, while western and eastern regions have improved to moderate levels. Unhealthy PSI levels were recorded overnight in the west and east, with the central region experiencing over a day of unhealthy pollution. The NEA warns haze may persist owing to ongoing fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, with dry weather and wind direction possibly worsening conditions. AI generated
SINGAPORE – The a ir quality in Singapore appeared to improve on the evening of Sept 5, with the PSI reading in the west dipping within moderate levels after being classified as unhealthy earlier.
At 6pm, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) stood at 104 in the central region, down from 115 at 9am, while the reading for the west dipped to 92 and the east to 85.
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