Singapore haze air quality update: PSI remains unhealthy
Singapore's air quality remains in the unhealthy range due to haze caused by dry conditions and smoke from Sumatra and Kalimantan. The National Environment Agency has advised vulnerable groups to limit outdoor activities as 24-hour PSI readings continue to exceed safe levels.
Why it matters
Persistent haze poses significant public health risks and highlights the regional environmental challenges of transboundary pollution in Southeast Asia.
On the evening of Sept 29, NEA said air quality for the next 24 hours was forecast to be in the high moderate to mid-unhealthy range.
Listen Summarise Air quality in Singapore improved slightly on Sept 30 but remained mostly unhealthy, with 24-hour PSI readings above 100 in most regions except the north. The National Environment Agency forecasted continued haze due to dry conditions in southern Sumatra and Kalimantan, with winds carrying smoke to Singapore despite expected showers. NEA advised reducing outdoor activities during unhealthy air periods, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Air quality across Singapore improved slightly overnight but remained largely in the unhealthy range.
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