en.malanginspirasi.com – Air quality in the central and southern regions of Singapore degraded into the unhealthy range on Monday evening, driven by smoke haze drifting from forest fires in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra.
According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index reached 104 in the central region and 103 in the southern region as of 8 p.m.
Under Singapore’s air quality monitoring system, a 24-hour PSI reading between 101 and 200 is classified as unhealthy, the CNA reported.
The agency attributed the deteriorating conditions to moderate to dense smoke haze from fires in southern Sumatra and Kalimantan, which was blown across the region toward Singapore.
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The 24-hour PSI forecast for the following day indicates air quality will remain between the high-moderate and mid-unhealthy ranges.
Although brief localized showers are predicted for Tuesday, prevailing winds blowing from the east and southeast continue to maintain the risk of persistent haze across the island.
The NEA advises residents to stay updated on the latest air quality readings and adjust their outdoor activities accordingly, particularly vulnerable individuals such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing heart or respiratory conditions.
