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Singapore could experience haze if fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify: Met Service

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The Meteorological Service Singapore has issued a warning that the nation may face haze conditions if forest fires currently burning in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify. Prevailing wind patterns are expected to blow from the southeast or southwest, creating a potential pathway for smoke to reach Singapore should the regional fires worsen.

This advisory highlights the ongoing vulnerability of the region to transboundary haze during periods of increased fire activity. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as meteorological conditions remain a critical factor in determining the air quality impact on the city-state.

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