Indonesia Wildfire Haze Crisis Reaches Singapore & Malaysia
Catastrophic wildfire smoke has blanketed most of Indonesia and crossed into Singapore and Malaysia, with PSI readings hitting 221 (hazardous). Critics say the Indonesian government has taken no meaningful action.
What we know
An account on X documents the situation with 427 RTs: 'Most parts of the country are covered in wildfire haze. The haze has even reached Singapore and Malaysia, yet the government has taken no meaningful action.' another account on X provides real-time PSI readings from Singapore's central area, noting a reading of 221 and describing '221 PSI haze is a thick blanket of microscopic toxic debris… it acts like an opaque window screen.' Rain provided brief relief earlier but conditions remain hazardous.
How the story developed
Catastrophic wildfire smoke has blanketed most of Indonesia and crossed into Singapore and Malaysia, with PSI readings hitting 221 (hazardous). Critics say the Indonesian government has taken no meaningful action.
Singapore is experiencing dangerous air quality with PSI up to 146 and PM2.5 at 195 µg/m³, likely linked to ongoing fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, where a viral update from Palangka Raya is circulating.
By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.