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Haze

Riau braces itself for more forest fires as rainy season nears end

Aftermath of a forest fire in Bengkalis regency in 2019. Since January, fires have scorched 59.38ha of land across 10 of Riau’s 12 regencies and cities, with Bengkalis regency and Pekanbaru the worst affected.
Aftermath of a forest fire in Bengkalis regency in 2019. Since January, fires have scorched 59.38ha of land across 10 of Riau’s 12 regencies and cities, with Bengkalis regency and Pekanbaru the worst affected.

In windiest month of February, hazy conditions could arise from persistent hot spots: Experts

February also marks the dry phase of the north-east monsoon season.
February also marks the dry phase of the north-east monsoon season.

Some haze expected in Singapore if fires persist at hot spots: NEA

NEA said the 24-hour PSI as at 6pm ranged from 34 to 53, which is within the good to moderate range.
NEA said the 24-hour PSI as at 6pm ranged from 34 to 53, which is within the good to moderate range.

Several hot spots detected on Bintan but haze from Indonesian island unlikely to hit Singapore: NEA

The 24-hour PSI in Singapore as at 7pm ranged from 35 to 46, which is within the good range.
The 24-hour PSI in Singapore as at 7pm ranged from 35 to 46, which is within the good range.

‘Dry and strong winds may reignite peat fire’: Firefighters continue battle in haze-hit Johor

Firefighters working to snuff out a peat fire in Pengerang, Johor, on Jan 28.
Firefighters working to snuff out a peat fire in Pengerang, Johor, on Jan 28.

At least one hot spot detected in Johor; wet weather expected to alleviate haze on weekend: NEA

NEA said the 24-hour PSI readings remained between 42 and 55 as at 6pm, which puts it within the good to moderate range.
NEA said the 24-hour PSI readings remained between 42 and 55 as at 6pm, which puts it within the good to moderate range.

Johor firefighters battle spreading Pengerang peat fire as haze hits Singapore

Firefighters working to extinguish a peatland fire in Pengerang on Jan 26.
Firefighters working to extinguish a peatland fire in Pengerang on Jan 26.

Prevailing winds may bring haze to Singapore, but 24-hour PSI remains normal: NEA

Hazy conditions were reported on Jan 24, but the 24-hr PSI reading on Jan 27 remains good.
Hazy conditions were reported on Jan 24, but the 24-hr PSI reading on Jan 27 remains good.

Severe haze blankets Bangkok as PM2.5 reaches orange-level health risk

Residents are advised to wear a PM2.5 protective mask when outdoors and seek medical advice promptly if they feel unwell.
Residents are advised to wear a PM2.5 protective mask when outdoors and seek medical advice promptly if they feel unwell.

NEA ‘closely’ monitoring haze situation after noticeable burning smell

NEA had earlier said it had detected “a hot spot and smoke plume in Johor that is near to Singapore”.
NEA had earlier said it had detected “a hot spot and smoke plume in Johor that is near to Singapore”.

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