Morning 1-hour PM2.5 readings held steady between 14 and 40 across all regions, remaining firmly within the normal band. Meanwhile, the National Environment Agency projected the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index to stay within the moderate band of 51 to 70 for the remainder of the day. Inter-monsoon conditions and widespread showers are expected to bring further improvements across Singapore and neighboring territories. Although normal routines can proceed, vulnerable individuals such as children, the elderly, and pregnant women should avoid strenuous exertion if PM2.5 concentrations become elevated.
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All members of the public may proceed with their usual outdoor activities under current f…: All members of the public may proceed with their usual outdoor activities under current forecasts.
Anticipated regional showers over Singapore, Sumatra, and Kalimantan are expected to keep…: Anticipated regional showers over Singapore, Sumatra, and Kalimantan are expected to keep the haze suppressed.
Vulnerable groups should avoid strenuous outdoor exertion if 1-hour PM2.5 levels enter th…: Vulnerable groups should avoid strenuous outdoor exertion if 1-hour PM2.5 levels enter the elevated band.
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The haze situation is expected to improve as inter-monsoon conditions set in, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore.
SINGAPORE: Singapore continued to see relief from the haze on Saturday (Oct 31), with air quality remaining in the good-to-moderate range and 1-hour PM2.5 readings remaining in the normal band.
At 7am, the 1-hour PM2.5 readings ranged from 14 to 40 across Singapore, with readings in the normal band across all regions.
The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) ranged from 56 to 67, placing air quality in the moderate range.
The haze situation is expected to improve as inter-monsoon conditions set in, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Thursday.
In its latest haze advisory on Friday evening, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said showers are expected over Sumatra, Kalimantan, Singapore and the surrounding region on Saturday, which should help keep the haze situation suppressed.
NEA said the 24-hour PSI is forecast to be in the moderate band on Saturday, ranging from 51 to 70.
Air quality has remained in the good-to-moderate range since 11pm on Sunday, following an earlier spell of hazy…
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