SINGAPORE: A hotspot in southern Johor could bring “slightly hazy” conditions to Singapore if the winds change, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Monday (Feb 25).
The hotspot was detected about 30km to the east of Singapore, NEA said.
“Prevailing winds over Singapore have been blowing from the northeast, but a change in the wind direction could bring slightly hazy conditions to Singapore,” it added.
NEA was responding to Channel NewsAsia’s queries about a burning smell across Singapore.
Over the weekend, residents reported a smoky or hazy smell in areas like Bedok, Pasir Ris, Woodlands, Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Panjang, Sengkang, Bishan and Thomson.
On Monday, NEA said it received feedback on a burning smell in the eastern part of Singapore between 9pm on Sunday and 11am on Monday.
During this period, the pollution standards index (PSI) in the east was 52 to 55, which is in the moderate range. The one-hour PM2.5 readings were in the normal range, said the agency.
PSI readings as of 8pm on Feb 25, 2019. (Image: NEA)
“We are closely monitoring the air quality,” said NEA.
“Members of the public, including the elderly, children and those with lung/heart diseases, can continue with normal activities.”
