RI forest fires up pollution in S'pore

RI forest fires up pollution in S'pore

SINGAPORE: Smoke from forest fires in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has pushed the pollution level in Singapore to its highest point so far this year, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday.

Satellite picture have shown a number of hot spots on the island since Tuesday, but the spike in pollution readings did not necessarily signal a full-blown return of haze, the NEA said.

The index hit 63 on Wednesday. A reading below 50 is considered good with moderate air quality indicated by a reading of 51 to 100. From 101 to 200 is unhealthy, and very unhealthy is from 201 to 300. --DPA