In the past, Singapore has at times been affected by severe smoke haze, often coming from forest fires in nearby provinces of Indonesia. While the ultimate solution to the issue of haze lies in collaborative efforts to reduce the burning of forest cover, Singapore is also taking action to ensure that its population is better equipped to deal with haze when it occurs. This includes early warning of haze, measurement and dissemination of air quality information, and guidelines for dealing with haze related issues.

NEA is responsible for the measurement, analysis and reporting of haze conditions in Singapore. For detailed information on current and past conditions, as well as the potential effects of haze and information on air cleaning devices, click here.

Regional Haze Warning and Monitoring

NEA, MSD operates the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), a collaboration programme between the national meteorological services of ASEAN member countries. ASMC’s primary task is the monitoring and assessment of forest fires and transboundary smoke haze affecting the ASEAN region. For more information on ASMC and its services, visit its website.