Singapore Haze Latest News: Air Pollution Hits ‘Very High’ Level As PM2.5 Soars To 288; Sports Facilities Shut, Will Schools Close Next? Check Latest Update

Singapore experienced worsening haze conditions on Wednesday, October 14, with hourly PM2.5 concentrations rising across the island. The western region recorded a reading of 288 at 3 pm, placing it in the very high category and prompting precautionary closures at outdoor sports facilities.

The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) also remained in the unhealthy range across all regions, highlighting concerns over prolonged exposure to polluted air.

Singapore PM2.5 Readings: Region-Wise Update

Hourly PM2.5 readings increased across Singapore during the afternoon, according to data from the National Environment Agency (NEA). The regional readings at 3 pm were:

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The western reading had climbed from 195 at 1 pm to 284 at 2 pm before rising further an hour later. Singapore’s 24-hour PSI ranged from 114 to 160 across the regions, with all areas falling within the unhealthy category.

Outdoor Sports Facilities Closed Amid Haze

Sport Singapore temporarily suspended access to outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities at ActiveSG sports centres in western Singapore in response to the worsening air quality.

The affected locations include Jurong East, Jurong West, Bukit Batok, Bukit Gombak, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Senja-Cashew, Jurong Lake Gardens, Sport Village at Jurong Town and Hockey Village at Boon Lay. SAFRA Toa Payoh also suspended outdoor activities and closed its swimming pool. Sport Singapore said it would continue monitoring pollution levels and adjust operations according to conditions.