Singapore smog worst in 16 years amidst forest fires in Asia
Index hits 109 today.
Bloomberg reported that Singapore’s air conditions remain at a level categorized as “unhealthy” as the worst smog in 16 years caused by forest fires in the Indonesian island of Sumatra enshrouded parts of the island city and Malaysia.
The city-state’s Pollutant Standards Index indicated 109 at 6 a.m., the National Environment Agency said on its website today. This is a drop from 155 at 10 p.m. last night, the worst level since 1997 when it reached 226, according to the Straits Times.
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