Look outside the window right now and you’ll probably see the haze. But hey, it’s not all bad.
I mean, we get to enjoy living on the set of Silent Hill.
At least the air quality in Singapore hasn’t reached hazardous or ‘dangerous’ levels like in Borneo. That, by the way, is an air pollution index of 500.
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Nope, we’ve been living the good life (relatively of course) with our PSI barely crossing 100. Plus, though the air quality remains unhealthy on Monday, 23 September we can expect even more good news:
Rain Expected Later In The Day To Clear Up Haze
Yassss, rain!
According to The Straits Times, rain is expected later in the day and this week which may clear up the haze.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) had earlier said on Sunday that winds are set to blow from the east-northeast or east-southeast, bringing rain over Singapore.
Simply put: We can expect more rain over the next few days, so don’t forget to pack your umbrella.
NEA says, “The showers may help to improve the hot spot and haze situation in Sumatra and Kalimantan.”
PSI For Singapore Was Over 100 Early This MorningÂ
Earlier this morning, at 9am, the 24-hour PSI for all regions was over 100. Like last night, the south had the highest figure at 122 while central Singapore had the lowest at 111.
One-hour PM2.5 concentration which is a better indicator of air quality, according to NEA ranged from 41-58 which were in the normal and elevated bands.
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- Good air quality: PSI 50
- Moderate air quality: PSI 51-100
- Unhealthy air quality: PSI 100-200
- Hazardous air quality: PSI >300
Hot Spots In Sumatra And Kalimantan
As of yesterday (22 September 2019), 246 hot spots were spotted in Sumatra, Indonesia while 474 hot spots were spotted in Kalimantan.
The worsening air quality Singapore experienced on Sunday were a result of winds blowing the haze from Kalimantan.
Singaporeans are advised to reduce prolonged physical activity outdoors, while the elderly, pregnant women and children should avoid it.
Hopefully, the incoming rain will give us our much-needed respite from the haze.
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