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National Environment Agency

Huat a deluge: CNY week drowns February average, brings 2026’s wettest day yet

The total rainfall recorded for the week of Feb 13 to 19 was 166.7mm.
The total rainfall recorded for the week of Feb 13 to 19 was 166.7mm.

Burning smell across Singapore may be due to gases from recent peatland, vegetation fires: NEA

Gases from peatland and vegetation fires in surrounding regions recently may have led to a burning smell across many parts of Singapore on Feb 13.
Gases from peatland and vegetation fires in surrounding regions recently may have led to a burning smell across many parts of Singapore on Feb 13.

Torque Shop

Keep haze out of the car with Recirculate mode and change air-conditioning filter regularly

Generic photo of a driver adjusting the airconditioning in the electric car Xpeng G6 taken on Feb 10, 2025.
Generic photo of a driver adjusting the airconditioning in the electric car Xpeng G6 taken on Feb 10, 2025.

Hazy conditions could hit Singapore in the coming weeks

Parts of the Republic have already been hit by hazy conditions in late January due to vegetation fires in Johor.
Parts of the Republic have already been hit by hazy conditions in late January due to vegetation fires in Johor.

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.

Thundery afternoon showers expected over parts of Singapore in first two weeks of February

Rainfall in the first fortnight of February is expected to be near average over most parts of the island.
Rainfall in the first fortnight of February is expected to be near average over most parts of the island.

How Singapore’s ‘radiation detectives’ ensure safety as South-east Asia explores nuclear energy

Senior scientific officer Eugenia Wong conducting solid-phase extraction which isolates some radioactive substances at the National Radiochemistry Laboratory under NEA.
Senior scientific officer Eugenia Wong conducting solid-phase extraction which isolates some radioactive substances at the National Radiochemistry Laboratory under NEA.

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.

Public can use ez-link card to get 10-cent refund when recycling drink bottles, cans from April

About 1,000 return points, comprising mainly machines, will be set up islandwide by April 1 when the scheme begins.
About 1,000 return points, comprising mainly machines, will be set up islandwide by April 1 when the scheme begins.

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.

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