Overview
- The 24-hour PSI stood between 42 and 55 as of Wednesday evening, with one-hour PM2.5 readings in the normal band and a highest value of 15.
- NEA said prevailing northerly and northeasterly winds could carry smoke from persistent vegetation and peatland fires toward Singapore.
- Satellite views were previously obscured by dense cloud cover, limiting hotspot detection even as smouldering fires could still emit smoke.
- Residents have reported a burnt smell and mild irritation in recent days despite official readings largely remaining in the good to moderate range.
- Malaysia continues to battle local fires, including a peatland blaze in Kota Tinggi that expanded to about 12ha and prompted 124 evacuations, and NEA advised checking the myENV app for updates.