SINGAPORE: There is a chance of slight haze affecting Singapore if the regional situation escalates, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Saturday (Oct 14) in its daily haze advisory.
Dry conditions over Singapore and the surrounding region are forecast to continue for the next few days, with prevailing winds likely to blow from the south, and occasionally from the southwest.A total of 68 hotspots were detected mostly in the southern and central parts of Sumatra, fewer than the 126 hotspots detected on Friday.
As of 6pm on Saturday, the 1-hour PM2.5 concentration readings were in the normal range, while the Pollutant Standards Index ranged from 53 to 69, which is in the moderate range1-hour PM2.5 readings as of 6pm on Oct 14, 2023. Rain over Singapore and the surrounding region this week had lowered the likelihood of haze.because it depends on a few factors, such as the number of hotspots and forest fires in the region, wind direction and whether it rains.
People should check the 1-hour PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide before outdoor activities.
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