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Singapore Records AQI 211 as Haze Persists Unhealthy

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC · How we work

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Singapore Records Haze

Singapore tops IQAir ranking as the most polluted major city with an AQI of 211.
Kuala Lumpur ranks second with an AQI of 194, also in the “Unhealthy” range.
Smoke from fires in southern Sumatra and Kalimantan drives the haze affecting Singapore and Malaysia.
NEA forecasts the 24-hour PSI will remain unhealthy on Oct 8, the first full-day at that level.

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FIA Confirms Race

FIA says the Singapore Grand Prix will run despite haze, with no visibility concerns.
Organisers will supply N95 masks to spectators and staff if air quality remains poor.
Drivers are advised to cut outdoor training and may wear masks before qualifying.
A contingency could restrict outdoor entertainment but will not alter the racing schedule.
Rain showers forecast for Friday and Saturday could temporarily improve conditions for fans and crews.

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Singapore Records Haze

Singapore tops IQAir ranking as the most polluted major city with an AQI of 211.
Kuala Lumpur ranks second with an AQI of 194, also in the “Unhealthy” range.
Smoke from fires in southern Sumatra and Kalimantan drives the haze affecting Singapore and Malaysia.
NEA forecasts the 24-hour PSI will remain unhealthy on Oct 8, the first full-day at that level.

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