Haze Information

Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Dry conditions were observed over many parts of the Mekong sub-region this morning. Widespread hotspots were detected overnight in the northern parts of Lao PDR, the northern and western parts of Thailand and the southern parts of Myanmar. Isolated hotspots were detected elsewhere in the northern ASEAN region. Moderate smoke plumes emanating from hotspots were observed in the western parts of Thailand. Moderate smoke haze was observed in the northern parts of Thailand, Lao PDR and Viet Nam, as well as the northern parts of Cambodia and the southern parts of Lao PDR. Many air quality stations in the central and northern parts of the Mekong sub-region are reporting Unhealthy levels.

Isolated showers and cloudy conditions were observed over the southern ASEAN region this morning. A few hotspots were detected in parts of Peninsular Malaysia and Kalimantan, however no significant smoke plumes were observed from recent satellite imagery.

Updated 11:08 AM 11 Apr

Weather and Haze Outlook

In the coming days, persistent dry conditions are forecast over most parts of the Mekong sub-region except for the northern parts of Myanmar where showers are forecast. The heightened hotspot and haze situation over the Mekong sub-region could continue leading to elevated risks of severe transboundary haze occurrences. The prevailing winds over the Mekong sub-region are forecast to blow from the southwest or west, while the prevailing winds over the Philippines are forecast to blow from the northeast.

Isolated showers are forecast over the southern ASEAN region in the coming days with the exception of drier conditions forecast over the northeastern parts of Peninsular Malaysia. Hotspots and localised smoke plumes can occur in areas facing drier conditions. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to be mostly light and variable in direction.

Updated 11:08 AM 11 Apr