SINGAPORE – Singapore will close its elementary and secondary schools on Friday as the haze from Indonesian forest fires pushed air quality into the “hazardous” range for the first time this year, covering the city-state with a layer of smog.
The three-hour pollutant standards index hit 320 as of 1 a.m. Singapore time, according to National Environment Agency, the highest level this year. A reading exceeding 300 is classified as “hazardous,” where the public is advised to minimize outdoor activities.
Unable to view this article?
This could be due to a conflict with your ad-blocking or security software.
Please add japantimes.co.jp and piano.io to your list of allowed sites.
If this does not resolve the issue or you are unable to add the domains to your allowlist, please see out this support page.
We humbly apologize for the inconvenience.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.