Haze Information

Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Wet weather and cloudy conditions were observed over most of the ASEAN region today, except over the southeastern parts of Kalimantan and parts of the Lesser Sunda Islands where it was relatively drier. Few hotspots were detected in Myanmar, Lao PDR, Thailand and Kalimantan. Localised smoke plumes were observed emitting from hotspots detected in the northern parts of Lao PDR, as well as the norhtwestern and northeastern parts of Kalimantan.

Updated 4:52 PM 21 May

Weather and Haze Outlook

Over the next few days, showers are expected to prevail over most of the ASEAN region, apart from the northern parts of Sumatra and parts of Viet Nam where relatively drier conditions are forecast. While the overall hotspot and smoke haze situation is likely to stay subdued, few hotspots and localised smoke plumes may still occur in drier areas. The prevailing winds over the Mekong sub-region are likely to blow from the south to southwest, whereas the winds over the Philippines are expected to blow from the east. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to be generally light and variable in direction.

Updated 4:52 PM 21 May