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Singapore air quality remains unhealthy as haze continues
Air quality was in the unhealthy range across all five regions of Singapore on Monday, Oct 12.
The 24-hour Pollutant Standard Index readings ranged from 103 to 148 at 10am.
Smoke haze from southern Sumatra and Kalimantan may continue to drift towards Singapore, despite showers, as winds remain southeasterly or southerly.
Singapore’s National Environment Agency warned that haze risks remain elevated in fire-prone areas with prolonged dry conditions.
Subsidised treatment for haze-related conditions began at polyclinics and participating Public Health Preparedness Clinics on Monday.
All Singaporeans are eligible for subsidies at polyclinics, while eligibility at participating clinics is limited to certain groups, including children and seniors.
N95 masks will be distributed to more vulnerable people if the 24-hour index exceeds 200, and schools may close if the next day’s forecast exceeds 300; affected national examination papers would be rescheduled.
Air quality across all five regions of Singapore remained in the unhealthy range on Monday, Oct 12.
The 24-hour Pollutant Standard Index (PSI) readings ranged from 103 to 148 at 10am.
Hourly PM2.5 levels were elevated in central, eastern and western Singapore, while the north and south recorded normal levels.
Singapore’s National Environment Agency warned that winds could carry smoke haze from southern Sumatra and Kalimantan towards the country.
Subsidised treatment for haze-related conditions took effect at public health preparedness clinics and polyclinics on Oct 12.
- Who
- Singapore residents affected by haze. The National Environment Agency issued an advisory.
- What
- Air quality remained unhealthy across all five regions of Singapore.
- When
- Monday, Oct 12, 2026; PSI readings were recorded at 10am.
- Where
- Singapore, with haze potentially drifting from southern Sumatra and Kalimantan.
- Why
- Southeasterly or southerly winds may carry smoke haze towards Singapore from fire-prone areas experiencing dry conditions.
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While the hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve in areas experiencing showers, the situation is expected to remain elevated in fire-prone regions experiencing prolonged dry conditions, with a continued risk of severe transboundary haze occurrence
The National Environment Agency issued an advisory warning that winds could carry haze towards Singapore.
The 24-hour PSI readings across Singapore ranged from 103 to 148.
Subsidised treatments for haze-related conditions took effect at public health preparedness clinics and polyclinics.
- Regions affected
- All five regions of Singapore
- 24-hour PSI
- 103 to 148 at 10am on Oct 12
- Hourly PM2.5
- Elevated in central, eastern and western Singapore; normal in the north and south
- Potential haze sources
- Southern Sumatra and Kalimantan
- Treatment subsidies began
- Oct 12 at public health preparedness clinics and polyclinics
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