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I survived Beijing’s smog. Why can’t I stand Singapore’s haze?

Smog in Beijing on Oct 26, 2024, when the Air Quality Index hit 250.
Smog in Beijing on Oct 26, 2024, when the Air Quality Index hit 250.

Cloaked in grey: The causes and effects of haze in Singapore

Hazy conditions seen from Clementi at about 7.10am on Oct 17.
Hazy conditions seen from Clementi at about 7.10am on Oct 17.

Haze in Singapore: Before and after photos

S’pore faces longest spell of unhealthy air since 2015 haze crisis

Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Fort Canning area at 11.20am as viewed from CapitaSpring on Oct 16..
Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Fort Canning area at 11.20am as viewed from CapitaSpring on Oct 16..

Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires: PM Wong

Hazy conditions in Boon Keng at about 12pm on Oct 15.
Hazy conditions in Boon Keng at about 12pm on Oct 15.

Lines form for N95 masks as haze situation persists; conditions could improve only by weekend

NEA had said on Oct 14 that residents can contact their nearest CCs to find out the operating hours and locations of haze shelters.
NEA had said on Oct 14 that residents can contact their nearest CCs to find out the operating hours and locations of haze shelters.

Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze

People’s Association staff working in the haze shelter at Kallang CC on Oct 15.
People’s Association staff working in the haze shelter at Kallang CC on Oct 15.

Some schools suspend outdoor activities as haze worsens

Hazy conditions in Jurong East at around 3.55pm on Oct 14.
Hazy conditions in Jurong East at around 3.55pm on Oct 14.

Haze in Malaysia: Schools in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, several other districts to shut on Oct 14

Schools across several Malaysian states have closed for multiple days due to the haze.
Schools across several Malaysian states have closed for multiple days due to the haze.

Air quality in Singapore still unhealthy as haze persists 

Pedestrians wearing masks amid hazy conditions in Punggol on Oct 12.
Pedestrians wearing masks amid hazy conditions in Punggol on Oct 12.

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