Singapore air pollution reaches highest level since 2015 as Southeast Asia haze persists
PM2.5 pollution readings across Singapore rose sharply on Wednesday, reaching 288 micrograms per cubic meter in the western region—the highest level recorded since 2015. A 24-hour forecast animation from Windy.com, released Thursday, tracked active fires and air pollution levels across Southeast Asia, with purple zones indicating hazardous air quality on the Air Quality Index. The haze is expected to persist through Friday morning, Oct. 16.
✓ Verified
- ✓PM2.5 readings in Singapore reached 288 micrograms per cubic meter on Wednesday in the western region. (CNA)
- ✓This is the highest pollution level recorded since 2015. (CNA)
- ✓A forecast animation from Windy.com on Thursday tracked fires and pollution across Southeast Asia over 24 hours. (CNA)
- ✓Purple coloring on the map indicates hazardous air quality. (CNA)
~ Interpretation
- ~The haze is expected to persist through October 16. (CNA forecast data)
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