Haze in the CBD today
Wed 21 Oct, 4am: the CBD's 24-hr PSI is 93, moderate. NEA doesn't measure the CBD on its own, so this is its South reading.
This reading covers Orchard, Downtown Core, Marina South, Museum, Newton, Outram, River Valley, Rochor, Singapore River.
Is it hazy in Orchard today?
At 4am the 24-hr PSI covering Orchard was 93 (moderate). Swipe the feed for photos from people there.
Which PSI reading covers Downtown Core?
NEA's South reading. It also covers Orchard, Marina South, Museum, Newton and the other areas above.
How often is this updated?
The PSI every hour, when NEA publishes it. Photos and reports from people in the CBD show up as they come in.
Latest updates
ActiveSG facilities open againFrom ActiveSG, 17 Oct
All ActiveSG sport facilities resumed operations on 17 Oct. The earlier closures of outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities in the East and Central have ended.
SportSG still has precautionary measures in place. Check the ActiveSG page before you go.
ActiveSG Facilities Closure, 17 Oct 2026
Free N95 masks: who can collectFrom NEA, 14 Oct
The government started giving out free N95 masks on 14 Oct, after PM2.5 in the West reached Very high. Each person gets one pack of 2 masks.
Who can collect
- Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors
- CHAS Blue and Orange cardholders, Medical Fee Exemption Card holders, and ComCare recipients
- Pregnant women, kids aged 7 to 16, and people with conditions like asthma (at Community Clubs only)
Where: Community Clubs, Social Service Offices, and vending machines at selected transport hubs. Bring your NRIC. Family or friends can collect for you with your NRIC.
Masks arrive in batches, so not every place has them yet. Check live stock before you go.
Find a collection point
NEA Haze Situation Update, 14 Oct 2026
Haze shelters are openFrom NEA, 14 Oct
Air-conditioned rooms at Community Clubs and some Residents' Committee and Residents' Network centres are open for anyone who needs a break from the haze.
Hours differ by place, so call your nearest Community Club first. If the 24-hr PSI turns Hazardous (above 300), they stay open till 10pm.
NEA Haze Situation Update, 14 Oct 2026
Cheaper haze treatment at clinicsFrom MOH, 11 Oct
Since 12 Oct, you can see a doctor for haze-related illness at a lower cost at all polyclinics and at participating GP clinics.
What it covers: asthma, bronchitis, COPD, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections, and their complications.
Who can get it
- At polyclinics: all Singapore Citizens
- At participating GP clinics: Singapore Citizens aged 18 and below or 65 and above, Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors, CHAS Blue and Orange cardholders, and Public Assistance and Medical Fee Exemption Card holders
How much: Public Assistance cardholders pay nothing. Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors pay no more than $5. Others who qualify pay no more than $10.
Participating GP clinics show a PHPC sticker or a Haze Subsidy Scheme poster.
Find a participating clinic
MOH press release, 11 Oct 2026
Who should do what
MOH health advisory, by 24-hr PSI. Plan tomorrow with NEA's 24-hr PSI forecast.
Common questions
Do I need an N95 mask?
Not for short trips, like walking to the bus stop or the mall, or when you're indoors. Wear a well-fitted N95 if you'll be outside for several hours and:
- PSI is above 300 (Hazardous) and you're healthy, or
- PSI is above 200 and you're elderly, pregnant, or have heart or lung disease.
N95s make breathing harder, so take a break if it feels uncomfortable. If you're elderly, pregnant or have a heart or lung condition, ask your doctor first.
NEA Air Pollution FAQs, Q19–21
What about my kids?
No international standard (like N95) certifies masks for children. Keeping them indoors protects them best:
- PSI above 100: cut down on long or energetic outdoor play.
- PSI above 300: no outdoor activity.
NEA Air Pollution FAQs, Q19 & Q33
How do I keep the haze out of my home?
- Close doors and windows when the air gets worse. Open them again once it clears.
- Run an air purifier with a HEPA filter sized for the room. A higher CADR cleans faster. NEA guide
- Aircon and fans are fine. If your unit pulls in outside air, close its fresh-air intake.
- Mop, don't dust. Dry dusting and vacuuming kick particles back into the air.
- Skip candles and smoking indoors.
NEA Air Pollution FAQs, Q18
I'm feeling unwell
See a doctor promptly if you have trouble breathing, especially if you have a heart or lung condition. This applies even when the PSI is low.
NEA Air Pollution FAQs, Q16–17
Where do these numbers come from?
Readings come live from NEA through data.gov.sg and refresh every few minutes. The 24-hr PSI sets the day's health advice. The 1-hr PM2.5 tells you what to do in the next hour. The live camera views in the latest hour are LTA's traffic cameras, refreshed once an hour.
WalaoHaze is a community project, not affiliated with NEA or MOH. Always follow official advisories at haze.gov.sg and the myENV app.
