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Singapore air quality remains unhealthy amid transboundary haze
Air quality remained unhealthy across Singapore on Tuesday, with 24-hour PSI readings between 127 and 173 as of 8am.
Hourly PM2.5 readings were elevated across the island, ranging from 63 to 102.
The National Environment Agency said scattered hotspots in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra had sent smoke haze over Singapore and southern Peninsular Malaysia.
It said showers may help, but haze remains a risk in places with prolonged dry conditions.
Singapore’s 24-hour PSI is forecast to remain in the unhealthy range.
The agency is monitoring the situation and gathering information about hotspots and their sources, while earlier investigations under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act continue.
Subsidised treatment for haze-related conditions is available at polyclinics and participating Public Health Preparedness Clinics.
All Singaporeans can receive the subsidies at polyclinics, while eligibility at participating clinics is limited to groups including children and seniors.
Air quality remained unhealthy across Singapore on Tuesday, Oct 13, amid transboundary smoke haze.
At 8am, 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index readings ranged from 127 to 173 across the country.
Hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 63 to 102, with elevated levels in all regions.
Singapore’s National Environment Agency said scattered hotspots were detected in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra.
Subsidised treatment for haze-related conditions became available at public health clinics and polyclinics on Monday.
- Who
- People in Singapore are affected by the unhealthy air quality. The National Environment Agency is monitoring the haze.
- What
- Air quality remained unhealthy, with elevated PM2.5 readings across Singapore amid transboundary smoke haze.
- When
- Tuesday, Oct 13; readings cited were recorded at 8am.
- Where
- Singapore, with reported hotspots in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra.
- Why
- Smoke haze from the region was observed over Singapore. The agency said prolonged dry conditions could leave areas at risk of transboundary haze.
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The National Environment Agency said scattered hotspots were detected in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra and transboundary smoke haze was observed over Singapore and southern Peninsular Malaysia.
Subsidised treatments for haze-related conditions became available at public health preparedness clinics and polyclinics.
24-hour PSI readings were unhealthy across Singapore, ranging from 127 to 173.
- 24-hour PSI at 8am
- 127 to 173
- 1-hour PM2.5 at 8am
- 63 to 102
- Hotspot areas
- Kalimantan and southern Sumatra
- Treatment locations
- Public health preparedness clinics and polyclinics
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