Singapore Air Quality Reaches 'Very Unhealthy' Amid Haze from Indonesia Wildfires
According to the South China Morning Post, air pollution in Singapore reached a 'very unhealthy' level on Wednesday afternoon due to haze originating from wildfires in Indonesia, while dry conditions are expected to persist across southern Southeast Asia.
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Data from IQAir indicated that air quality in Singapore was in the 'very unhealthy' range as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the South China Morning Post. The city-state's air pollution had deteriorated to the highest level globally, with haze stemming from wildfires in Indonesia covering the region shortly before the city-state's yearly Formula One event. Nearby Kuala Lumpur, which had previously held the top position, was reported as the second most polluted city worldwide.
Local media reported that in the Malaysian state of Johor, located approximately 140km (87 miles) northwest of Singapore, an order was issued on Wednesday to close around 200 schools, kindergartens, and nurseries within the Bahu Pahat district because of the haze conditions.
Singapore's National Environment Agency stated in its most recent outlook that dry conditions are projected to continue over most of southern Southeast Asia for the coming days, which maintains an elevated risk of fires and transboundary haze. The agency's data also indicated that air quality across all five regions of the city was at unhealthy levels.
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