- Channel News Asia
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s air quality may deteriorate if the wind direction changes, with an increase in the number of hotspots over Sumatra in the past few days, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Friday (Sep 29).
In a press release, NEA said that moderate to dense smoke haze was observed over parts of south and central Sumatra in the past few days. On Sep 27, 241 hotspots were detected, while 145 hotspots were detected a day later.
As of 3pm on Friday, the 24-hour PSI is 81, which falls in the moderate range. If the reading is “anticipated to enter” the unhealthy range, NEA will provide daily haze advisories.
It added that the 24-hour PSI in the east region from Sep 18 to Sep 24 was between 15 and 68. This is lower than the 24-hour PSI of 16 to 82 from Sep 25 to Sep 29.
This is based on experts' predictions that there will be a severe dry spell hitting the region due to the El Nino weather phenomenon that brings with it hotter and drier conditions.
In August, the ASEAN Specialised Meterological Centre also determined that there may be a higher risk of transboundary haze from June to October in the southern Asian region.
The health impact of haze is dependent on an individual’s own health, the 24-hour PSI level, and the duration and intensity of outdoor activities, said NEA.
“Reducing outdoor activities and physical exertion can help reduce ill effects from haze exposure.”
Those with chronic heart and lung conditions should ensure that medication is on hand, and vulnerable individuals including the elderly, pregnant women, children and those with chronic conditions who develop symptoms or feel unwell should seek medical attention.
Members of the public can check current air quality readings and advisories on www.haze.gov.sg and the myENV app.
Haze is an atmospheric phenomenon where tiny harmful pollutants and allergens coming from a variety of both natural and manmade sources that are suspended in air obscure the visibility and clarity of the sky. The foggier the air gets, the more harmful pollutants are present in the air.
These harmful airborne contaminants include fine dust, traffic fumes, wildfire soot, industrial smoke and can cause allergies such as cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and a feeling of tiredness and restlessness. Its effect can become aggravated in those with pre-existing heart or lung diseases.
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