Planning outdoor activities? Haze situation forecast to remain suppressed, contained over weekend: NEA
If you are looking forward to participating in outdoor activities this weekend, here's some good news.In its daily haze situation update on Friday (Oct 30) evening, the National Environment Agency said the haze situation is forecast to remain suppressed on Saturday, and contained on Sunday. Showers are expected over Singapore during the weekend, which is expected to help keep the haze situation at bay despite prevailing winds forecast to blow from the east or south-east.The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) forecast for Saturday is between 51 and 70 — in the moderate range.At 6pm, hourly PM2.5 was in the normal band (0 - 55 µg/m3) across Singapore, with the highest concentration reading of 17 recorded in the central region.Meanwhile, PSI readings ranged from 56 to 60.Members of the public should note that the health impact of haze is dependent on one’s health status, the PSI level, and the length and intensity of outdoor activity.They are advised to check the hourly PM2.5 reading before participating in outdoor activities.