Why is Singapore’s haze situation trending today?
Singapore will end mask distribution, close haze shelters and halt the haze subsidy scheme by early November as air quality improves and inter‑monsoon conditions set in. The National Environment Agency notes that the PSI forecast is moderate and showers will keep haze suppressed, leading to the winding down of related measures.
What happened
- Oct 14, 00:00 UTC
Distribution of haze masks and opening of air‑conditioned haze shelters began after PM2.5 surged [1]
- Nov 7, 18:00 UTC
Mask distribution and closure of haze shelters end at 6pm, and the haze task force is stood down [1]
- Nov 12, 00:00 UTC
Haze subsidy scheme and Public Health Preparedness Clinic Scheme are deactivated [2]
- Nov 7, 00:00 UTC
Ministry of Manpower stands down haze measures for outdoor workers, allowing normal outdoor work [1]
What you need to know
Mask distribution ends Nov 7 at 6pm.
Haze shelters close on Nov 7.
Haze subsidy scheme ends Nov 12.
Outdoor work restrictions are lifted from Nov 7.
It is not clear how long the inter‑monsoon conditions will last or whether any residual haze may reappear later in the year.
Background
Singapore endured over seven weeks of haze in 2026, starting when air quality first became unhealthy on September 4 and persisting until about October 26. The haze resulted from smoke emitted by Indonesian fires that was pushed by the south‑west monsoon, which later weakened as the inter‑monsoon period began, bringing lighter and more variable winds and more rain.
NEA said the November 6 PSI will be moderate (51‑80) and that showers with variable winds will keep haze low over the weekend, leading to the end of mask distribution, shelter use and the haze subsidy scheme, and the task force will be stood down.
Questions people ask
When will mask distribution stop?
Mask distribution will cease at 6pm on November 7.
When do haze subsidies end?
The haze subsidy scheme ends on November 12.
Will outdoor work restrictions remain after November 7?
No, the Ministry of Manpower will stand down haze measures for outdoor workers from November 7, allowing normal outdoor work.
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