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Singapore braces for unhealthy air quality as haze returns
Air quality across Singapore is expected to deteriorate over the next 24 hours, with the Pollutant Standards Index forecast to reach unhealthy levels. The development marks the first time since 2023 that haze-related pollution has pushed readings into the unhealthy range.
LSN Singapore ·
Singapore residents should prepare for degraded air quality as meteorological conditions favour the accumulation of haze across the island, with the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) anticipated to climb into the unhealthy band within the next day.
The forecasted deterioration represents a significant shift after months of relatively stable air conditions. The last occasion Singapore experienced unhealthy PSI readings due to haze was in 2023, making the current trend a notable reversal for the region.
The National Environment Agency has indicated that air quality is expected to fluctuate between the high moderate and low unhealthy categories throughout the 24-hour period. Residents, particularly those with respiratory conditions, elderly individuals, and young children, are advised to monitor air quality updates closely and take appropriate precautions.
Transboundary haze remains a periodic challenge for Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian region, typically linked to land clearing activities and seasonal weather patterns in neighbouring areas. Authorities continue to track atmospheric conditions and will provide regular updates as the situation develops.