Haze to linger amid showers as more hot spots seen
SINGAPORE — The haze hovering over Singapore is expected to linger tomorrow (Sept 10), said the National Environment Agency (NEA).
Hazy conditions seen at Pasir Ris after the rain today (Sept 9). Photo: Raj Nadarajan/TODAY
SINGAPORE — The haze hovering over Singapore is expected to linger tomorrow (Sept 10), said the National Environment Agency (NEA).
Although it was still hazy today, thundery showers in the afternoon improved air quality for the rest of the day.
As at 7pm today, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) was 69 to 77 in the high end of the moderate (51 to 100) range, but down from 83 to 95 at 7am.
A total of 140 hot spots were detected in Sumatra island in Indonesia today, an increase from 38 yesterday.
Moderate to dense smoke haze was also observed in southern Sumatra, said the NEA.
Hazy conditions are expected again tomorrow with showers expected in the late morning and early afternoon.
The 24-hr PSI is expected to be in the high end of the moderate range and low end of the unhealthy (101 to 200) range.
The PSI may further deteriorate if the winds are unfavourable, said the NEA.
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