Singapore has been affected by severe smoke haze due to forest fires in the region periodically. This is due to the common practise of open burning to clear land for agricultural uses. It can be made worse by dry seasons, changes in wind direction and poor precipitation. Prevailing winds sometimes carry smoke haze produced by the forest fires over Singapore’s skies. This is especially so during the Southwest Monsoon Season.
While the ultimate solution to the issue of haze lies in collaborative efforts to reduce the burning of forest cover, Singapore is also taking action to ensure that its population is better equipped to deal with haze when it occurs.This includes early warning of haze, measurement and dissemination of air quality information, and guidelines for dealing with haze related issues by the NEA.
For detailed information on current and past conditions, as well as the potential effects of haze, click here.
Information : http://app2.nea.gov.sg/anti-pollution-radiation-protection/air-pollution-control/haze, http://app2.nea.gov.sg/home-lite/psi-lite
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