A view of Kallang Basin at 5pm on Oct 8. The 24-hour PSI reading for Oct 10 is expected to be in the moderate range. - ST
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Rain in Singapore and around the region, coupled with favourable winds, is expected to bring a respite from the haze levels on Tuesday (Oct 10).
The National Environment Agency (NEA) said in its daily haze advisory on Monday that with winds expected to blow mainly from the south or south-west on Tuesday – and showers in the region – the number of hot spots as well as the haze situation in Sumatra will improve.
That means the likelihood of the haze affecting Singapore is low, it added.
In Singapore, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading remained in the moderate range for the second day in a row – falling between 55 and 73 at 5pm.
The 24-hour PSI reading for Tuesday is also expected to be in the moderate range. This means that people can continue with their daily activities.
On Monday, there were thunder storms over many areas in Singapore.
In its statement, NEA said there were no hot spots and smoke plumes detected in Sumatra on Monday because of thick cloud cover, with wetter conditions observed over many parts of the surrounding region.
There were 68 hot spots recorded mainly across the southern and central parts of Sumatra on Sunday.
Last Saturday, the PSI reading in Singapore crept into the unhealthy range for the first time since 2019.
When the PSI reading goes into the unhealthy range of between 101 and 200, the NEA advises people to cut down on outdoor activities.
