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Haze in Singapore: PM2.5 in central region hits ‘high’ band briefly, air quality remains unhealthy
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by Straits Times — Singapore
· October 9, 2026
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After hitting the band at 3pm, the central region returned to the elevated band at 4pm, where all other regions remain.
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