Tag: haze
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Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan
Air quality in Singapore remained at moderate levels on Aug 24 as of 1pm, with the 24-hour PSI ranging from 68 to 90. A reading above 100 is considered unhealthy.
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Sarawak orders two-day school closures as haze worsens, affecting around 200,000 students
Nearly 600 schools are closed as the East Malaysian state records “very unhealthy” air pollutant index levels.
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A smoky Singapore F1 race again? As haze threat looms, outdoor event organisers ready contingency plans
With major outdoor events slated to take place during this year’s haze season, businesses and organisers are putting measures in place amid the heightened risk.
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Make it rain: Indonesia chases clouds to stem El Nino fires
Cloud seeding is rarely used to tackle wildfires globally, but Indonesia believes it can help tackle a wildfire season that experts say is on track to become one of the worst in years.
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Singapore could experience haze if fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify: Met Service
With winds expected to blow from the southeast or southwest, smoke from regional fires could affect Singapore if the fires worsen.
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MOH, major retailers say N95 mask stocks sufficient to meet demand if haze worsens
The inter-agency Haze Task Force has advised retailers to monitor their stock levels and replenish supplies where necessary, as the country prepares for a rising risk of haze.
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Haze risk in Singapore: Preschools ready to move activities indoors if air quality worsens
Some preschools are monitoring air quality readings as often as every two hours, while others have prepared indoor activities and air purifiers as Singapore faces a heightened risk of severe haze in the second half of the year.
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Indonesia haze spreads across region as firefighters battle wildfires
Authorities have deployed cloud-seeding aircraft to fight the fires, while some schools have suspended classes.
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Prabowo orders coordinated measures against Indonesia wildfires
Indonesia’s government has mobilised a multi-agency task force to contain fires that have burned approximately 107,000 hectares nationwide in a bid to prevent transboundary haze, said Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago.
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Dry conditions expected to continue next week, raising haze risk if hotspots in the region persist: NEA
The 28 public agencies that make up the Haze Task Force are ready to roll out their respective action plans if air quality deteriorates into the unhealthy range, said the National Environment Agency.
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