Singapore air quality hits unhealthy levels island-wide
- On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Singapore's air quality deteriorated into the unhealthy range across all five regions for the first time since 2019.
- Smoke plumes from agricultural forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra are blowing toward Singapore, driven by shifting winds and dry conditions associated with El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole.
- The National Environment Agency reported the central district hit a 24-hour PSI of 154 at 6 a.m., advising the public to reduce outdoor activities as readings between 101 and 200 pose immediate health risks.
- Residents are purchasing protective gear and tour operators are cancelling outdoor excursions, with pharmacies reporting skyrocketing sales of N95 masks and iconic attractions seeing reduced traffic.
- Dry conditions are expected to persist in the coming days, potentially extending the haze, as authorities previously warned of increased pollution risk between June and October.
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24-hour PSI returns to moderate range in northern, southern Singapore; 1-hour PM2.5 elevated in 3 regions
Air quality in Singapore has improved, with 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings in the northern and southern regions returning to the moderate range on Tuesday (Sept 15) afternoon.Northern Singapore recorded unhealthy air quality for 10 hours, from 1am on Tuesday, before returning to the moderate range at 10am. The southern region spent 14 hours in the unhealthy range before improving to moderate levels at 11am.At 3pm, data from the…
Singapore PM2.5 Air Quality Hits Dangerous Levels
Last Updated on September 15, 2026 by Jeff Tomas SINGAPORE – For the first time since September 2019, Singapore is blanketed in a thick, grey smoke. The island’s air quality has officially reached unhealthy levels across all five of its regions. This sudden spike in heavy pollution has residents quickly rushing indoors and searching for […] <p>The post Singapore PM2.5 Air Quality Hits Dangerous Levels first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.</p>
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