Exposure to unhealthy air even for a few days may be harmful for pregnant women and those with weakened immunity.
With the combination of strong winds, dry weather and forest fires in neighbouring areas likely to produce hazy conditions in Singapore in the coming days and weeks, the National Environment Agency has started issuing a daily PSI bulletin which measures the air quality, and a health advisory.
According to experts, since the haze typically affects Singapore during the southwest monsoon season and is not prevalent throughout the year, it mostly has a short-term impact. However, exposure to unhealthy air even for a few days may be harmful for pregnant women and those with weakened immunity such as children, the elderly and individuals with chronic lung conditions, as well as heart problems.“You are encouraged to use published PSI readings to plan your activities during hazy conditions. Reducing outdoor activities and physical exertion against escalating PSI values can help limit the ill effects from haze exposure.
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