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Regional HAZE Map 20 June 2013

For PSI levels between 101-200, we would like to advise persons with existing heart or respiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities. The general population should reduce vigorous outdoor activities. For PSI levels between 201-300, elderly and persons … Continue reading

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Singapore haze at worst yet, Malaysia schools shut

Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools and banned open burning in some areas. The Pollutant … Continue reading

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Singapore pollution soars as haze from Indonesia hits air quality

Singaporeans reduced military training exercises, kept cough-stricken children indoors and wore protective masks to work after a smoky haze triggered by forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia caused air pollution to hit its worst level in nearly 16 years. Singapore’s main … Continue reading

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Singapore air pollution reaches lethal levels

Air pollution from forest fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra island reached severe levels in Singapore on Monday, triggering a health alert in the densely populated city-state. Skyscrapers including the famous Marina Bay Sands casino towers were shrouded in haze and the … Continue reading

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