The whole island of Singapore is shrouded in haze as pollution from forest fires in Indonesia's Sumatra island spreads to neighbouring countries. This afternoon I noted the PSI reached 172. AT 5 pm. it was 146. It's terrible, we have to keep all our doors and windows shut. And it is so hot - life is getting unbearable. Over 100 is very unhealthy. It is a good thing it is school holiday time. But those working folk still have to travel.People still need to shop to buy groceries. People with heart and lung disease, the elderly and children are advised to "reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion" even in moderate conditions.
I wanted to to out to buy groceries, but had to delay because of the haze. Haze or no haze, we have no choice but to go to the shop to get our groceries tomorrow.
"The hazy conditions are expected to persist for the next few days," the NEA reported. Malaysia is similarly affected.
Let's pray for rain. Let's pray that the Indonesian authorities will take responsibility to enforce their laws prohibiting the clearing of the forest areas by burning.
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