Singapore air worsens as smoke billows in from Indonesia forest fires
The Pollutant Standards Index reading at noon stood at 105, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA) website. Any reading above 100 is categorised as unhealthy.
Singapore was shrouded in a smoky-smelling haze on Monday as pollution from forest fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra island spread to neighbouring countries.
The Pollutant Standards Index reading at noon stood at 105, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA) website at at 3pm. Any reading above 100 is categorised as unhealthy.
The haze was visible at street level in Singapore’s central business district but has so far not affected business or air transport. Singapore schools are on holiday.
People with heart and lung disease, those over 65 and children are advised to “reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion” even in moderate conditions.
“The hazy conditions are expected to persist for the next few days,” the NEA said.