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Haze update: PSI and PM2.5 by region today

NEA readings at 17 Oct, 9pm (SGT)
Source: NEA haze.gov.sg

Illustration of a hazy sky over a public swimming pool

By region

What the haze means for you today

North
PSI131PM2.556
West
PSI206PM2.5203
Central
PSI185PM2.5130
East
PSI178PM2.5126
South
PSI161PM2.5129

PSI is NEA’s 24-hour reading at 17 Oct, 9pm. Over 100 is unhealthy, over 200 very unhealthy.

PM2.5 is NEA’s 1-hour reading at 17 Oct, 9pm, in µg/m³. Over 55 is elevated, over 150 high.

Is the haze rising or falling?

NEA readings each hour, 16 Oct 12am to 17 Oct 9pm. Arrows show the change over the last 3 hours.

For lessons, check with your coach or swim school.

PSI (24-hour average)

Unhealthy 101-200Very unhealthy 201-300

10015020025016 Oct12pm17 Oct12pm

West 206 ▲Central 185 ▼East 178 =South 161 ▼North 131 ▲

PM2.5 (1-hour reading, µg/m³)

Elevated 56-150High 151-250

255010015020025016 Oct12pm17 Oct12pm

West 203 ▲Central 130 ▼South 129 ▼East 126 ▼North 56 ▼

NEA advice right now

Highest 1-hour PM2.5 in any region: West, 203 µg/m³ at 17 Oct, 9pm. That is Band 3 (high). NEA advises:

Healthy people: Avoid strenuous outdoor activities for the next hour.

Children and other vulnerable people: Avoid all outdoor activities for the next hour. You may wear a mask to reduce exposure.

Good to know

NEA counts the elderly, pregnant women, children, and people with chronic lung or heart disease as vulnerable.

Planning for tomorrow? Use NEA’s 24-hour PSI forecast.

Source: NEA guide to outdoor activities during haze.

Lessons

Swimming lessons in haze

Before you travel

Check with your coach or swim school that the lesson is on.

Feeling unwell?

NEA advises anyone who feels unwell to seek medical attention.

Questions?

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For advice on children and outdoor activity in haze, see NEA at haze.gov.sg.

Check before you leave home

NEA posts the latest air readings and its advice on outdoor activities.