Singapore experienced a significant drop in air quality this week as smoke from ongoing wildfires in Indonesia blanketed the city-state. The National Environment Agency reported that the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index climbed to 105 on Friday morning, marking the first instance of unhealthy air levels since October 2023. Residents and tourists have noted reduced visibility and respiratory discomfort, with authorities advising the public to limit outdoor exposure. The fires, primarily located in Sumatra and Borneo, have been exacerbated by dry weather linked to the Super El Nino phenomenon. The impact of the smoke has extended beyond Singapore, affecting air quality in other areas of Southeast Asia, including Metro Manila, where officials have warned of persistent fine particulate matter pollution caused by winds carrying smoke from Kalimantan.
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