# Singapore Air Quality Enters Unhealthy Range as Haze PSI Crosses 101

Singapore's 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index exceeded 101, entering the unhealthy range due to regional haze.

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The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in Singapore exceeded 101 on the morning of Friday, September 4, entering the unhealthy range. [^1]

The National Environment Agency of Singapore (NEA) reported that the Pollution Standards Index (PSI) reached a poor level for the first time since October 8, 2023, due to haze. [^2]

Air quality is considered unhealthy when the PSI is in the range of 101 to 200, during which the National Environment Agency advises the public to cut down on outdoor activities. [^3]

At 10 am on Friday, September 4, the 24-hour PSI in the central part of Singapore was 105, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA) website. [^4]

Dense smoke haze was observed over southern and central Sumatra and various parts of Kalimantan on most days from around August 21, following weeks of forest and land fires in Indonesia fueled by a super El Niño weather phenomenon. [^5]

Agencies under the Haze Task Force activated action plans quickly in response to the poor PSI level. [^6]

The NEA issued recommendations to protect public health and community welfare. [^7]

Starting from the evening of September 4, the NEA will release daily advisory bulletins on haze conditions. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in Singapore exceeded 101 on the morning of Friday, September 4, entering the unhealthy range. (The Business Times, News)
2. The National Environment Agency of Singapore (NEA) reported that the Pollution Standards Index (PSI) reached a poor level for the first time since October 8, 2023, due to haze. (Báo Nhân Dân điện tử, News)
3. Air quality is considered unhealthy when the PSI is in the range of 101 to 200, during which the National Environment Agency advises the public to cut down on outdoor activities. (The Business Times, News)
4. At 10 am on Friday, September 4, the 24-hour PSI in the central part of Singapore was 105, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA) website. (The Business Times, News)
5. Dense smoke haze was observed over southern and central Sumatra and various parts of Kalimantan on most days from around August 21, following weeks of forest and land fires in Indonesia fueled by a super El Niño weather phenomenon. (The Business Times, News)
6. Agencies under the Haze Task Force activated action plans quickly in response to the poor PSI level. (Báo Nhân Dân điện tử, News)
7. The NEA issued recommendations to protect public health and community welfare. (Báo Nhân Dân điện tử, News)
8. Starting from the evening of September 4, the NEA will release daily advisory bulletins on haze conditions. (Báo Nhân Dân điện tử, News)

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