Singapore continued to see a respite from the haze on Tuesday (Nov 3), with hourly PM2.5 readings in the normal band. At 8am, the 24-hour PSI was good-to-moderate in all regions, from 65 to 81, with the highest reading in the west.
Air quality has stayed good-to-moderate since 11pm on Oct 25. The 24-hour PSI is forecast to be moderate on Tuesday, between 51 and 80. NEA expects winds mostly from the east or southeast from Tuesday to Thursday, with showers that "could help keep the haze situation suppressed."
What the readings mean for children's outdoor time
- NEA said in its PSI forecast that all groups can go about their normal activities on Tuesday.
- NEA counts children among vulnerable groups, along with elderly people, pregnant women and those with chronic heart or lung conditions.
- If the 1-hour PM2.5 reading enters the elevated band, healthy individuals should reduce strenuous outdoor activities for the next hour.
NEA's advice on planning outdoor activities
- Use the 24-hour PSI forecast when planning outdoor activities, NEA advises.
- Check the latest 1-hour PM2.5 readings before immediate outdoor activities, as NEA advises.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activities for children while 1-hour PM2.5 is elevated, as NEA advises vulnerable groups.