Singapore haze worsens as 24-hour PSI hits 192 in central region, PM2.5 crosses into 'high' band

Singapore's air quality deteriorated significantly on Oct 10, 2026, with PM2.5 readings hitting 151 in the central region at 3pm — crossing into the 'high' concentration band — while 24-hour PSI readings across all five regions remained in the unhealthy range of 101–200. The highest PM2.5 reading for the 2026 haze season, 171, was recorded in the west on Oct 9, when the 24-hour PSI reached a 2026 high of 192 in the central region. NEA advised healthy people to cut back on strenuous outdoor activity and urged vulnerable groups — the elderly, pregnant women and children — to avoid outdoor activity entirely.