Slight haze expected in Singapore over next few days

Tan Qiuyi Channel NewsAsia 27 Mar 11;

SINGAPORE: Singapore may experience slight haze over the next few days.

The National Environment Agency said satellite pictures over Sumatra detected isolated hot spots, but no smoke plumes were observed.

The 24-hour PSI reading at 4pm on Saturday was 35, which is within the "good" range.

Wet weather conditions are expected over the region in the next few days, although slight haze may still be seen.

Callers to the MediaCorp hotline said the skies appear hazy, while others complained of a burning smell.

-CNA/ac

Haze PSI reading rises slightly
Channel NewsAsia 27 Mar 11;

SINGAPORE: The air quality in Singapore dipped slightly on Sunday with a 24-hour PSI reading of 42, as of 4pm.

This is an increase from Saturday's PSI reading of 35.

The National Environment Agency said the reading is still in the 'good' range, with rain helping to lighten the haze in the late afternoon.

However, NEA said Singapore may still experience slight haze from time to time when the winds are light.

-CNA/wk