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Weather outlook (opens weather.gov.sg)

Thundery showers over many areas clearing in the evening, cloudy thereafter. For tomorrow, thundery showers over many areas in the early hours and pre-dawn.

Haze in Singapore: PM2.5 readings return to normal but PSI still in unhealthy range in most regions (opens straitstimes.com)

At 1pm, the 24-hour PSI readings were in the good to moderate range for the north and south.

Singapore haze: Air quality improves as 24-hour PSI readings in three regions drop out of unhealthy band (opens channelnewsasia.com)

Though the hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve in areas experiencing showers, it may continue to stay elevated in areas experiencing prolonged periods of dry weather, "with a continued risk of transboundary haze occurrence", NEA…

From expired N95 masks to outdoor exercise: Answers to 7 burning questions as haze persists (opens channelnewsasia.com)

A test reveals worse air quality indoors than outside, while product testing shows that some expired masks still filter particles effectively. Talking Point finds out from experts why neither finding tells the whole story.

Who owns the 10 Singapore firms targeted by the haze law? (opens straitstimes.com)

Using corporate documents and filings, The Straits Times takes a deeper look at these companies.

Singapore's tap water safe to drink despite haze, says Grace Fu (opens channelnewsasia.com)

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu's comments came after videos of blackish rainwater were circulated on social media.

Five Singapore-registered companies say they will comply with NEA's haze notices (opens channelnewsasia.com)

NEA had issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered firms on Friday (Oct 23) to seek documents and information as part of its efforts to address transboundary haze pollution.

Haze Situation Update (24 October 2026) (opens nea.gov.sg)

T he PSI forecast for 25 Oct 2026 is 80 – 130 (Moderate to Unhealthy). The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

6 S’pore firms to cooperate with authorities after getting haze law notices (opens straitstimes.com)

The other firms have not responded to requests for comment.

Visitors mask up, change plans amid haze; some tour operators see dip in bookings (opens straitstimes.com)

Travel agencies here have heard concerns from tourists on the air quality.

Haze in Singapore: Air quality back in unhealthy range (opens straitstimes.com)

There had been a brief respite from the haze early on Oct 23.

Haze worsens overnight as air quality turns unhealthy across Singapore (opens channelnewsasia.com)

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said the 24-hour PSI for Sunday was expected to range from 80 to 130, spanning the moderate and unhealthy categories.

Singapore will form panel of experts to help investigations into haze-linked firms (opens straitstimes.com)

The panel will comprise law firms, audit firms and investigative firms.

Haze Situation Update (23 October 2026) (opens nea.gov.sg)

The PSI forecast for 24 Oct 2026 is 90 – 140 (Moderate to Unhealthy). The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

NEA serves notices to 10 Singapore-based companies (opens nea.gov.sg)

As part of efforts to address transboundary haze pollution, the National Environment Agency (NEA) is seeking information on companies that may have contributed to haze in Singapore, as well as their operations and measures to prevent and…

Haze Situation Update (22 October 2026) (opens nea.gov.sg)

The PSI forecast for 23 Oct 2026 is 101 – 150 (Unhealthy). The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

Haze Situation Update (21 October 2026) (opens nea.gov.sg)

The PSI forecast for 22 Oct 2026 is 101 – 160 (Unhealthy). The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

Haze Situation Update (20 October 2026) (opens nea.gov.sg)

The PSI forecast for 21 Oct 2026 is 110 – 180 (Unhealthy). The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

Haze Situation Update (19 October 2026) (opens nea.gov.sg)

The PSI forecast for 20 Oct 2026 is 90 – 160 (Moderate to Unhealthy). The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

NEA Issues Additional Notices Under The Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (opens nea.gov.sg)

On 16 Oct 2026, the National Environment Agency (NEA) sent Preventive Measure Notices (PMNs) under Section 9 of the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) to seven companies in Indonesia for fires in Sumatra. Since then, there are…

Haze Situation Update (18 October 2026) (opens nea.gov.sg)

The PSI forecast for 19 Oct 2026 is 101 – 190 (Unhealthy) 2. The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

Haze Situation Update (17 October 2026) (opens nea.gov.sg)

The PSI forecast for 18 Oct 2026 is 150 – 220 (Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy). The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.

NEA Issues Notices Under The Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (opens nea.gov.sg)

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is closely tracking hotspots and smoke plumes from fires in the region drawing on information from sources such as maps, meteorological data and satellite imagery. There are indications that smoke from…

Haze Situation Update (16 October 2026) (opens nea.gov.sg)

The PSI forecast for 17 Oct 2026 is 150 – 230 (Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy). The PSI forecast and corresponding health advisories should be used for planning next day outdoor activities.