Singapore's iconic skyline is shrouded in a fire-related haze. Here's what it looks like across the island.
Singapore is experiencing severe air pollution caused by smoke drifting from fires in Indonesia. The haze has reached 'very unhealthy' levels, leading to the cancellation of outdoor events and disruptions to daily life.
Why it matters
Transboundary haze is a recurring environmental and public health crisis in Southeast Asia that highlights the challenges of regional environmental cooperation.
Smoke from fires in neighboring Indonesia has blanketed Singapore in haze, disrupting daily life across the city-state. Joseph Nair/NurPhoto/Getty Images Smoke from fires in Indonesia has blanketed Singapore in haze, obscuring its iconic skyline. Air pollution hit its highest level this year on Friday, reaching "very unhealthy" levels. The haze has disrupted flights, shuttered outdoor sports facilities, and canceled a run for nearly 3,000. Singapore, the Southeast Asian financial hub known for its futuristic skyline, has been blanketed by milky haze as smoke from fires in neighboring Indonesia drifts across the region. The haze has affected Singapore for weeks, with conditions deteriorating in recent days. The pollution has disrupted flights, shut down outdoor sports facilities, and prompted organizers to call off a major running event. On Friday, air quality in parts of Singapore reached "very unhealthy" levels, with pollution readings hitting their highest point this year.
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