Singapore haze: Hourly PM2.5 reading surges to 284 in the west, enters very high band

Air quality in Singapore deteriorated significantly as hourly PM2.5 readings reached 284 in the western region, placing it in the very high band. The surge in particulate matter was recorded at 2pm, reflecting a sharp decline in environmental conditions across the island.

Additional regions also experienced poor air quality during the same period. Hourly PM2.5 readings in the south, east, and central regions were measured at 159, 195, and 206 respectively, all of which fall within the high range.