Haze Information

Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Showers and cloudy conditions were observed over the southern ASEAN region this morning with the exception of drier weather over Peninsular Malaysia and the southern parts of Sumatra. A few to isolated hotspots were detected in parts of Peninsular Malaysia, the southern parts of Sumatra and the eastern parts of Borneo from overnight satellite imagery. A slight localised smoke plume was observed in the southern parts of Sumatra.

In the northern ASEAN region, wet weather continued except for relatively drier conditions observed over the eastern parts of the Mekong sub-region where a few hotspots were also detected. No significant smoke plumes were observed.

Updated 10:36 AM 08 Aug

Weather and Haze Outlook

In the coming days, wet weather is forecast over the southern ASEAN region except for relatively drier conditions over the southern parts of Sumatra. The wet weather can bring some respite to the hotspot and haze situation over the region, however isolated hotspots and smoke plumes may still emerge in areas facing prolonged drier conditions with a chance of transboundary smoke haze. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to blow mainly from the southeast.

For the northern ASEAN region, wet weather is forecast to continue. The hotspot and haze situation is likely to remain subdued. The prevailing winds over the northern ASEAN region are forecast to blow mainly from the southwest.

Updated 10:36 AM 08 Aug