Singapore saw continued relief from haze on Friday (Oct 30). At 9am, 1-hour PM2.5 readings were in the normal band across all regions, ranging from 6 to 28. The 24-hour PSI ranged from 56 to 65. Air quality has stayed in the good-to-moderate range since 11pm on Sunday, after an earlier spell of hazy conditions.
The Meteorological Service Singapore said on Thursday that haze is expected to improve as inter-monsoon conditions set in. NEA's Thursday evening advisory said showers over Sumatra, Kalimantan, Singapore and the surrounding region on Friday should help keep haze suppressed. It forecast a 24-hour PSI of 60 to 90.
What the haze forecast means for children's outdoor time
- Based on Friday's PSI forecast, NEA says all members of the public can continue with their usual outdoor activities.
- NEA lists children among vulnerable groups, alongside elderly people, pregnant women and people with chronic heart or lung conditions.
- The extra caution for vulnerable groups applies when hourly PM2.5 readings are in the elevated band, which was not the case at 9am Friday.
NEA's advice for checking haze readings
- Refer to the 24-hour PSI forecast when deciding on outdoor activities, NEA advises.
- Check the latest 1-hour PM2.5 readings before any immediate outdoor activity, NEA advises.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during an elevated-band hour if your child is in a vulnerable group, NEA advises.