Air quality in Singapore has worsened, with four of five regions recording unhealthy levels as haze from Indonesian fires continues to affect the area.
The Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in Singapore's central region entered the unhealthy range at noon on Monday, following four days of moderate readings. By 10pm, the central region's PSI had risen to 136, while the southern region joined the unhealthy range with a PSI of 104. The eastern and western regions also entered the unhealthy range earlier in the day, with their PSI readings reaching 101 at 4pm and increasing to 119 and 114, respectively, by 10pm.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) attributed the worsening conditions to shifting winds carrying smoke plumes from fires in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra. The northern region remained in the moderate range, with a PSI of 94 as of 10pm. NEA forecasts continued haze exposure due to ongoing wind patterns, with the 24-hour PSI for Singapore expected to remain in the high moderate to mid-unhealthy range over the next 24 hours.
Why it matters
Singapore's residents and businesses face potential health risks and operational disruptions due to prolonged exposure to unhealthy air quality.
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What to watch
The National Environment Agency will issue further updates on air quality and wind patterns affecting Singapore.
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