Singapore haze air quality remains unhealthy
Singapore's air quality remains in the unhealthy range due to smoke haze drifting from Sumatra and Kalimantan, though conditions have slightly improved. The National Environment Agency continues to monitor pollutant levels and forecasts continued unhealthy air quality for the region.
Why it matters
Persistent haze poses significant public health risks and highlights the regional nature of environmental challenges in Southeast Asia.
Hazy conditions seen from the Clementi area at about 8am on Oct 11.
Listen Summarise Singapore’s haze eased slightly overnight, but air quality stayed unhealthy. PSI readings at 8am on Oct 11 ranged from 115 to 152 across the island. The PSI had peaked at 183 in the central region the day before, then fell through the day. PM2.5 levels stayed elevated in most areas, though the south improved to 55. NEA said the PSI should stay in the “unhealthy to high unhealthy range” and not reach “very unhealthy”. Smoke from southern Sumatra and Kalimantan is still drifting towards Singapore. AI generated
SINGAPORE – The haze situation here eased slightly on Oct 11 even as the air quality across the island remained in the unhealthy range.
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