Singapore and Malaysia brace for higher haze risk in coming months
The Met Service predicts warmer and drier weather conditions to hit Singapore and its neighbouring region from June to October this year.
"The public are advised to make preparations, such as ensuring that they have sufficient N95 face masks and air purifiers in good working condition," MSS added. Should fires develop in close proximity and prevailing winds blow smoke haze from the fires towards Singapore, this would increase the risk of transboundary haze in the city-state.
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