Singapore shrouded in thick haze as visibility drops to near zero

Thick haze blanketed Singapore on 14 October 2026, leaving buildings barely visible in footage filmed from an office tower.

At 4pm, the 24-hour PSI was 118 to 168, in the unhealthy range. The 1-hour PM2.5 reading ranged from 139 to 251 micrograms per cubic metre, from elevated to very high.

The Meteorological Service Singapore said dense smoke haze from fires in Kalimantan was drifting towards Singapore under southeasterly winds. For immediate outdoor plans, residents should check the 1-hour PM2.5 reading. The 24-hour PSI forecast is intended for planning activities over the next day.

Meteorological Service Singapore: Haze situation update, 14 October 2026

CNA: PM2.5 surged into the very high band on 14 October