Singapore haze worsens as hourly PM2.5 hits 288 in west, highest since 2015
Singapore haze worsens as hourly PM2.5 hits 288 in west, highest since 2015
Hourly PM2.5 readings rose across Singapore on Wednesday (Oct 14), reaching 288 in the west at 3pm – the highest reading since the 2015 haze crisis. The 24-hour PSI was in the unhealthy range across all regions.
N95 masks sold out at some pharmacies as demand surged. The government brought forward free mask distribution for vulnerable Singaporeans, with seniors spotted queueing at a vending machine in Clementi on Wednesday evening.
Restaurants and hawkers are losing customers as people stay indoors. A Boat Quay restaurant reported a 60 per cent drop in business, while a Clementi hawker said sales had fallen by 10 to 20 per cent this week.
Air-conditioned spaces at community clubs and selected residents' centres have been designated as haze shelters. If the 24-hour PSI reaches hazardous levels, community club shelters will remain open until 10pm.
Sport Singapore temporarily closed outdoor and non-air-conditioned ActiveSG facilities in the west, including those in Jurong, Bukit Batok and Clementi.
