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November 5, 2026

Cessation Of Mask Distribution And Closure Of Haze Shelters (05 November 2026)

Singapore, 5 November 2026 – The haze situation for Singapore has improved with the establishment of inter-monsoon conditions and more showers. The hotspot and haze situation in the region has also improved.

2 As the risk of transboundary haze is expected to be low, Government agencies will be ceasing haze mitigation measures. The inter-agency Haze Task Force will also be stood down.

Cessation of Haze Mitigation Measures

Daily Haze Advisories

3    The National Environment Agency (NEA) will issue its final haze situation update for this haze season and most haze mitigation measures taken by Singapore government agencies will cease on Saturday, 7 November 2026.

Mask Distribution

4    Distribution of N95 or equivalent masks through PA Community Clubs (CCs) and vending machines at selected public transport hubs, Social Service Offices and PA venues will conclude at 6.00pm on 7 November 2026.

Haze Shelters

5    Air-conditioned rooms at CCs and selected Residents’ Committee (RC) and Residents’ Network (RN) Centres that are designated as haze shelters will also close at 6.00pm on 7 November 2026.

Haze Subsidy Scheme

6    The Ministry of Health (MOH) will be deactivating both the Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) Scheme and the Haze Subsidy Scheme (HSS) from 12 November 2026.

Haze-Related Measures for Outdoor Workers

7    With the improvement in air quality conditions, MOM will stand down its haze-related measures for outdoor workers from 7 November 2026. Employers may resume outdoor work without the additional haze-related precautions.

Forecast

8 The PSI forecast for 6 Nov 2026 is 51 – 80 (Moderate). The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

9 For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide on our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg) or mobile app (myENV).

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

10 Showers fell over many areas of Singapore today. As at 5pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 5 – 18 µg/m³, in (Band 1, Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 57 – 66, in the Moderate range. Moderate to dense smoke plumes were observed but confined to southern Kalimantan.

11 For tomorrow and the weekend, showers and variable winds over Singapore and the surrounding region should keep the haze situation suppressed.

Activity Guidelines

12 The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.

13 For updates, visit our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg), the NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), MSS website (www.weather.gov.sg), mobile app (myENV) or follow us on NEA Facebook (www.facebook.com/NEASingapore). For information on the distribution of hotspots detected over the past fortnight in the region, please refer to the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) website at http://asmc.asean.org.

Areas with lighter smoke haze are not indicated as they cannot be clearly discerned from satellite imagery. The full extent of the hotspot and smoke haze situation could not be determined due to extensive cloud cover.

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November 4, 2026

Haze Situation Update (04 November 2026)

Singapore, 4 November 2026 – The PSI forecast for 5 Nov 2026 is 51 – 80 (Moderate).

2 The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

3 For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide on our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg) or mobile app (myENV).

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

4 Some showers fell over parts of northern, eastern and western Singapore today. As at 5pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 17 – 45 µg/m³, in (Band 1, Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 60 – 69, in the Moderate range. Moderate to dense smoke plumes were observed in southern Kalimantan.

5 From tomorrow to Saturday, winds are expected to be generally light and variable and showers are forecast over Sumatra, Kalimantan, Singapore and the surrounding region. This would limit the transport of smoke haze towards Singapore.

Activity Guidelines

6 The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.

7 For updates, visit our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg), the NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), MSS website (www.weather.gov.sg), mobile app (myENV) or follow us on NEA Facebook (www.facebook.com/NEASingapore). For information on the distribution of hotspots detected over the past fortnight in the region, please refer to the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) website at http://asmc.asean.org.

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November 3, 2026

Haze Situation Update (03 November 2026)

Singapore, 3 November 2026 – The PSI forecast for 4 Nov 2026 is 51 – 80 (Moderate).

2 The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

3 For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide on our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg) or mobile app (myENV).

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

4 Some showers fell over the northern, western and central parts of Singapore today. As at 6pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 17 – 29 µg/m³, in (Band 1, Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 63 – 81, in the Moderate range. Moderate to dense smoke plumes were observed in the southern parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan.

5 For tomorrow, prevailing winds are expected to blow mostly from the east or southeast. Showers are forecast over Sumatra, Kalimantan, Singapore and the surrounding region, which could help keep the haze situation suppressed.

6 For Thursday and Friday, variable winds and showers over Singapore and the surrounding region are expected to limit smoke haze transport towards Singapore.

Activity Guidelines

7 The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.

8 For updates, visit our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg), the NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), MSS website (www.weather.gov.sg), mobile app (myENV) or follow us on NEA Facebook (www.facebook.com/NEASingapore). For information on the distribution of hotspots detected over the past fortnight in the region, please refer to the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) website at http://asmc.asean.org.

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November 2, 2026

Haze Situation Update (02 November 2026)

Singapore, 2 November 2026 – The PSI forecast for 3 Nov 2026 is 51 – 80 (Moderate).

2 The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

3 For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide on our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg) or mobile app (myENV).

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

4 Heavy showers fell over many parts of Singapore today. As at 6pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 16 – 25 µg/m³, in (Band 1, Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 63 – 81, in the Moderate range. Moderate to dense smoke plumes were observed in some parts of Kalimantan and southern Sumatra.

5 For tomorrow to Thursday, prevailing winds are expected to blow mostly from the east or southeast. Showers are forecast over Sumatra, Kalimantan, Singapore and the surrounding region, which could help keep the haze situation suppressed.

Activity Guidelines

7 The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.

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November 1, 2026

Haze Situation Update (01 November 2026)

Singapore, 1 November 2026 – The PSI forecast for 2 Nov 2026 is 51 – 80 (Moderate).

2 The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

3 For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide on our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg) or mobile app (myENV).

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

4 Showers fell over the northern, western and eastern parts of Singapore today. As at 5pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 15 – 41 µg/m³, in (Band 1, Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 71 – 89, in the Moderate range. Localised moderate to dense smoke plumes were observed in Kalimantan.

5 For tomorrow, the haze situation over Singapore is expected to remain subdued due to showers over Sumatra, Kalimantan and Singapore and the surrounding region.

6 While the prevailing winds are expected to blow from the east or southeast on Tuesday and Wednesday, forecast showers are likely to keep the haze situation suppressed.

Activity Guidelines

7 The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.

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October 31, 2026

Haze Situation Update (31 October 2026)

Singapore, 31 October 2026 – The PSI forecast for 1 Nov 2026 is 51 – 70 (Moderate).

2 The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

3 For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide on our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg) or mobile app (myENV).

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

4 Showers fell over the northern and eastern parts of Singapore today. As at 5pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 8 – 40 µg/m³, in (Band 1, Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 58 – 75, in the Moderate range. Moderate haze remained confined over parts of Kalimantan.

5 For tomorrow, while prevailing winds are expected to blow from the east or southeast, showers over Sumatra, Kalimantan and Singapore and the surrounding region are likely to keep the haze situation subdued for Singapore.

6 Easterly or southeasterly winds are expected to continue on Monday and turn light and variable in direction on Tuesday. However, forecast showers are likely to continue suppressing the haze situation.

Activity Guidelines

7 The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.

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October 30, 2026

Haze Situation Update (30 October 2026)

Singapore, 30 October 2026 – The PSI forecast for 31 Oct 2026 is 51 – 70 (Moderate).

2 The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

3 For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide on our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg) or mobile app (myENV).

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

4 Showers fell over the northern parts of Singapore today. As at 6pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 15 – 33µg/m³, in (Band 1, Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 56 – 60, in the Moderate range. Moderate to dense smoke haze remained confined over parts of Kalimantan.

5 For tomorrow, the haze situation over Singapore is expected to remain suppressed due to showers over Sumatra, Kalimantan and Singapore and the surrounding region.

6 While the prevailing winds are expected to blow from the east or southeast on Sunday and Monday, showers are expected to help contain the haze situation.

Activity Guidelines

7 The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.

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October 29, 2026

Haze Situation Update (29 October 2026)

Singapore, 29 October 2026 – The PSI forecast for 30 Oct 2026 is 60 – 90 (Moderate).

2 The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

3 For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide on our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg) or mobile app (myENV).

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

4 Showers fell over many areas of Singapore today. As at 7pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 14 – 28µg/m³, in (Band 1, Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 68 – 77, in the Moderate range. Moderate to dense smoke haze was observed over Kalimantan.

5 For tomorrow, showers are expected over Sumatra, Kalimantan and Singapore and the surrounding region, which should help to keep the haze situation suppressed for Singapore.

6 With the onset of inter-monsoon conditions, the haze situation is expected to improve. During the inter-monsoon period, the winds are light and variable, and less likely to transport smoke haze towards Singapore. Increased showers are also expected which would help the haze situation.

Activity Guidelines

7 The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.

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Onset of Inter-Monsoon Period Expected to Bring Improvement to Haze Situation

29 October 2026 – With the weakening of the Southwest Monsoon, inter-monsoon conditions have been progressively setting in over Singapore and the surrounding region. The inter-monsoon period is characterised by light and variable winds, as well as increased showers and higher lightning activity. With the shift from persistent southeasterly or southwesterly winds to light and variable winds in the surrounding region, smoke haze is less likely to be transported from fires towards Singapore. Together with wetter conditions over Singapore and the nearby areas, the smoke haze situation for Singapore is expected to improve.

2 In the first fortnight of November 2026, moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days. The showers may extend into the evening on a few of these days. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of November 2026 is forecast to be slightly above its long-term average over most parts of the island.

3 Daily maximum temperatures are expected to range between 33 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius on most days and could slightly exceed 35 degrees Celsius on a few days.

4 For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (www.weather.gov.sg) or download the myENV app. For updates on the latest haze situation, please refer to the Daily Haze Advisories.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 28 October 2026)

5 Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of October 2026. With winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest, smoke haze was transported to Singapore and air quality reached “Unhealthy” levels for seven days and “Very Unhealthy” levels for three days between 16 to 28 October 2026.

6 Localised short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island on several days during the second fortnight of October 2026. There were also a few days on which widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers affected Singapore. On 21 October 2026, heavy thundery showers fell over western Singapore during the afternoon, with the highest daily total rainfall for the second fortnight recorded at Tuas South at 81.0mm.

7 Daily maximum temperatures exceeded 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 36.1 degrees Celsius was recorded at Woodlands on 23 October 2026.

8 Most parts of Singapore recorded below average rainfall in the second fortnight of October 2026. The area around Tanjong Katong registered rainfall of 72 per cent below average, and the area around Punggol registered rainfall of 24 per cent above average.

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CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for November
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Average daily maximum temperature:	31.2 °C
Average daily minimum temperature:	24.6 °C
Average monthly temperature:	27.2 °C
Average rainfall:	252.3 mm
Average number of rain days:	19

Historical Extremes for November
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)

Highest monthly mean daily maximum temperature:	32.3 °C (2019)
Lowest monthly mean daily minimum temperature:	22.4 °C (1933)

Highest monthly rainfall ever recorded:	521.5 mm (1874)
Lowest monthly rainfall ever recorded:	53.5 mm (1981)

October 28, 2026

Haze Situation Update (28 October 2026)

Singapore, 28 October 2026 – The PSI forecast for 29 Oct 2026 is 60 – 90 (Moderate).

2 The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

3 For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide on our haze microsite (www.haze.gov.sg) or mobile app (myENV).

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

4 Showers fell over many areas of Singapore today. As at 5pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 13 – 27µg/m³, in (Band 1, Normal), and the 24-hr PSI was 66 – 78, in the Moderate range. Slight smoke haze was observed in the vicinity of Singapore, and moderate haze continued to be observed over parts of Kalimantan.

5 For tomorrow, showers are expected over Sumatra, Singapore and the surrounding region, which should help to keep the regional haze situation suppressed. While drier conditions may return over parts of Kalimantan, smoke haze from the area is unlikely to drift towards Singapore due to favourable winds.

6 For Friday and Saturday, southeasterly to southwesterly winds are expected. However, showers are expected over the region which could help with the haze situation.

Activity Guidelines

7 The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.

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