Is the slight burning smell in parts of S'pore over the past few days due to haze?
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SINGAPORE - The smell of something burning is often associated with worsening air quality and transboundary haze, but this may not always be the case, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Tuesday (March 2). It added that such smells could come fromIs the slight burning smell in parts of S'pore over the past few days due to haze?
SINGAPORE - The smell of something burning is often associated with worsening air quality and transboundary haze, but this may not always be the case, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Tuesday (March 2). It added that such smells could come from a variety of sources, including local and regional fires, and may be more pronounced during certain periods of the day due to weather conditions. To get a better understanding of air quality and make decisions of whether outdoor activities should be carried out, people should refer to the NEA's website or the haze microsite. The agency was responding to queries from The Straits Times. Last Saturday, air quality in the northern parts of Singapore hit unhealthy levels. But this was due to elevated levels of ozone, a type of pollutant which is odourless. And earlier this week, a burning smell was reported in many parts of Singapore after winds blowing from the north brought in smoke from a hot spot in Johor. However, despite the lingering smell and hazy conditions, air quality remained in the «moderate» range. Read more