Haze Information

Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Wet weather and cloudy conditions were observed over most parts of the ASEAN region today, except over the northern parts of Sumatra, Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands where it was relatively drier. Scattered hotspots were detected mainly in Kalimantan while few hotspots were detected in Sumatra. Slight localised smoke plumes were observed to emanate from hotspots in Central Kalimantan. The full extent of the hotspot and smoke haze situation in the region could not be determined due to extensive cloud cover.

Updated 4:56 PM 08 Oct

Weather and Haze Outlook

Over the next few days, showers are expected over most parts of the ASEAN region, except over the southern parts of Borneo where it is forecast to be relatively drier. Isolated hotspots and localised smoke plumes may occur in fire-prone areas experiencing brief periods of dry weather. The prevailing winds south of the Equator are forecast to blow mainly from the southeast to southwest. The prevailing winds over north of the Equator are forecast to be variable in direction.

Updated 4:56 PM 08 Oct