SINGAPORE, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Singapore has begun the phased distribution of N95 masks to vulnerable residents as one-hour PM2.5 fine particulate matter readings hit very high levels on Wednesday amid worsening haze conditions.
World : Singapore Rolls Out N95 Masks As Haze Worsens
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- The National Environment Agency (NEA) said one-hour PM2.5 concentrations ranged from 139 to 251 as of 4 pm, with haze conditions continuing to deteriorate amid dry weather.
- The one-hour PM2.5 reading represents the hourly average concentration of fine particulate matter in the air.
- PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less.
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