Singapore Air Quality Hits Very Unhealthy Levels Across Multiple Districts

Singapore's air pollution index has spiked to very unhealthy territory, marking its worst haze levels since 2015.

Singapore is facing deteriorating air quality as thick haze pushes pollutant standards into dangerous territory. Central areas recorded very unhealthy levels with a 24-hour reading reaching 221, while all other sectors remained in the unhealthy range. The worsening smog stems from ongoing forest fires across Borneo and Sumatra, drawing fresh scrutiny over cross-border pollution controls.

• Regional variationPollutant Standards Index figures in areas outside the central zone ranged between 145 and 193.
• Pollutant concentrationElevated PM2.5 readings were concentrated particularly in the eastern parts of the island.
• Historical comparisonThe surge marks the highest air pollution measurements documented in Singapore since 2015.