Singapore govt agencies prepared to tackle haze but public should take precautions, says NEA as PSI hits 81 in the island

Moderate haze conditions seen in Singapore on April 17, 2023. The NEA said PSI readings may deteriorate if the wind shifts. - PHOTO: ST FILE

SINGAPORE: The Singapore public is advised to check the air quality before participating in strenuous or outdoor activities, said the National Environment Agency (NEA), on behalf of an inter-agency task force looking into the haze situation here.

This is even as Singapore is not expected to be affected by dense haze because of the current wind patterns, although there was an increase in the number of hot spots over Sumatra in the last few days – 241 and 145 on Wednesday and Thursday respectively – with moderate to dense haze observed over parts of south and central Sumatra, the NEA said on Friday.