Haze Information

Latest Weather and Haze Situation

The weather was dry over most parts of the southern ASEAN region today. Scattered hotspots were detected in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sarawak, while isolated hotspots were detected in Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia. In particular, smoke plumes emanating from localised hotspots were observed in southern Sumatra.

In the northern ASEAN region, rainy and cloudy conditions prevailed over much of the region. Hotspot activities there remain subdued, although isolated hotspots were detected in parts of Viet Nam.

Updated 5:24 PM 26 Jul

Weather and Haze Outlook

Dry conditions are forecast for most parts of the southern ASEAN region in the coming days. Hotspot activities with localised smoke haze can be expected in areas that are dry, particularly over Sumatra and Borneo. The prevailing winds are forecast to blow mainly from the southeast or south.

For the northern ASEAN region, rainy weather is forecast to prevail and will help subdue the hotspot activities there. The prevailing winds are forecast to blow from the southwest or west.

Updated 5:26 PM 26 Jul