SINGAPORE:
Singapore has recorded the highest number of vegetation fires in decades due to the dry spell.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has described this as unprecedented and said it is installing dry hydrant systems to provide water supply in areas with dry vegetation like Tampines and Fort Road.
Smoke from these vegetation fires has contributed to the particle build—up in the air, resulting in Singapore experiencing slightly hazy conditions since last Friday.
The weak winds have also contributed to the bleary conditions, as they are unable to blow the smoke particles away.
According to The National Environment Agency, Singapore’s 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) crept up to the "moderate" range of between 53 and 57 over the weekend, rising from the "good" range the week before.
The haze is leaving many Singaporeans hot under the collar.
Ya! At night, it’s really hot, even turning on the air-con doesn’t help. I am feeling the heat!
Please don’t persist too long.
It is irritating!

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