Transboundary haze may reach Singapore if there are extended drier periods between June and October, says MSS

Singapore skies have been mostly haze-free over the past two years due to La Nina. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, May 8 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore could be affected by transboundary haze in the second half of this year if there is prolonged dry weather leading to a rise in hot spots and smoke haze activities in the region, said the weatherman.

This is because a natural climate phenomenon called La Nina, which has been bringing wetter weather to South-east Asia since late 2020, is expected to taper off by then, added the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS).