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Air quality in central Singapore returns to moderate range

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2 sources · Singapore · 2 of them are linked to a state

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  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

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Air quality in central Singapore returned to the moderate range on Thursday, September 10, with the 24 hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading 100 at 10pm. According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), the central region had previously entered the unhealthy range, reaching a high of 104 at 6am according to one report and 106 between 9am and 11am according to another. Air quality in the north, south, east, and west regions remained in the moderate range.

The NEA reported that moderate to dense smoke plumes continue to be detected from fires in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra, with some smoke drifting toward Singapore. While showers are forecast for central and northern Sumatra, dry conditions are expected to persist over Kalimantan and southern Sumatra. The NEA warned that a risk of haze remains if fires persist under prevailing southerly or southeasterly winds. The 24 hour PSI is forecast to remain in the high moderate to low unhealthy range.

This recent period of haze marks the first time since late 2023 that the PSI reached unhealthy levels, which are defined as readings between 101 and 200. Earlier in September, the PSI in the central region reached as high as 123 on September 4, prompting the NEA to begin providing daily haze advisories.

How each side framed it

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The center lean outlet focused on the specific hourly fluctuations of the PSI and the historical context of the September 4 peak.
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The center-right lean outlet emphasized the current status across all five regions and provided a broader explanation of the PSI categories.

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