Haze Situation Update (29 September 2026)

Singapore, 29 September 2026 – It was partly cloudy over Singapore today. As at 6pm, the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings were 44 – 76 µg/m3, in Band 1 (Normal) / Band 2 (Elevated), and the 24-hr PSI was 107 – 153 in the Unhealthy range.

Update on Hotspot and Haze Situation

2    Moderate to dense smoke haze originating from fires in Kalimantan continued to drift towards Singapore. Smoke haze was also observed from fires detected in southern Sumatra.

3    Dry conditions are expected to persist over southern Sumatra and parts of Kalimantan. While showers are forecast over Singapore and the parts of the surrounding regions tomorrow, there remains a risk of smoke haze affecting Singapore under the easterly or southeasterly prevailing winds. The 24-hr PSI for Singapore is forecast to be in the High Moderate to Mid Unhealthy range.

Activity Guidelines

4    The health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity. For immediate outdoor activities, please check the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings and personal guide. Use the 24-hr PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories for planning next day outdoor activities.

5    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) and NEA Twitter (@NEAsg). 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 over Borneo could not be determined due to extensive cloud cover.

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