Haze Information

Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Dry conditions were observed over the Mekong sub-region, Peninsular Malaysia as well as the northern and central parts of Sumatra. Showers were observed elsewhere in the ASEAN region. Scattered hotspots were detected in Cambodia while isolated hotspots were detected in the rest of the Mekong sub-region. Localised smoke plumes were observed to emanate from some hotspot clusters in eastern Cambodia and a few hotspots in Thailand. The full extent of the hotspot and haze situation over Myanmar cannot be determined due to a partial satellite pass.

Updated 5:05 PM 20 Jan

Weather and Haze Outlook

Over the next few days, dry conditions are expected over Peninsular Malaysia and most parts of the Mekong sub-region. Elsewhere in the ASEAN region, wet weather conditions are forecast. Increased hotspots and localised smoke plumes can be expected in the areas experiencing persistent dry conditions. The prevailing winds over areas north of the Equator are forecast to blow from the northeast or east while the prevailing winds over areas south of the Equator are expected to blow from the west or northwest.

Updated 5:03 PM 20 Jan