Singapore haze eases after unhealthy readings, but smoke threat lingers
Singapore's air quality has returned to moderate levels after a brief period of unhealthy readings caused by transboundary haze from Indonesian fires. Authorities warn that smoke may continue to affect the city-state as dry weather persists.
Why it matters
The situation underscores the ongoing regional challenge of managing transboundary pollution and its impact on public health.
Malay Mail SINGAPORE, Sept 6 — Air quality across Singapore improved to moderate levels this morning after haze pushed pollution into the unhealthy range in three regions a day earlier, although authorities warned that smoke from fires in Indonesia could continue to affect the city-state.
As of 7am today, all five regions were recording 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings within the moderate range, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA), CNA reported.
The central region had fallen to a PSI of 91 by midnight, after peaking at 123 at 1am yesterday. The west and east also returned to moderate levels, recording readings of 86 and 77 respectively at midnight.
Earlier yesterday, both regions had crossed into the unhealthy range, with the west reaching 103 and the east 102 at 6am.
The north and south remained within the moderate range throughout yesterday, standing at 75 and 72 respectively at midnight.
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