Key facts
- Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) has warned of potentially severe haze.
- The haze is expected in August and September.
- The warning is linked to the anticipated effects of El Nino.
- There is an increased risk of transboundary smoke haze from land and forest fires in the region.
Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) has issued a warning about potentially severe haze expected in August and September. The agency cited the anticipated effects of El Nino as the primary driver for this forecast. El Nino conditions typically lead to drier weather in the region, increasing the risk of land and forest fires. Consequently, there is a heightened concern for transboundary smoke haze impacting Singapore. The NEA is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as necessary.