By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s air quality remained unhealthy across all regions on Thursday as persistent haze pushed the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) to as high as 159 in the west.
World : Singaporeâs Air Quality Remains Unhealthy Amid Persistent Haze
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- As of 11am, National Environment Agency (NEA) data showed that the 24-hour PSI stood at 159 in the west, 142 in central Singapore, 122 in the east, 112 in the north and 111 in the south.
- The 24-hour PSI forms the basis of NEA’s daily health advisories, while the one-hour PM2.5 readings reflect hourly average concentrations of fine particulate matter.
- “Many air quality stations in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and Sumatra are reporting unhealthy to hazardous levels,” it said on Thursday.
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