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Singapore air quality turns unhealthy across 4 regions as PSI climbs
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Nick Karean , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 15, 2026
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Summary Four of Singapore’s five regions recorded unhealthy air quality on Sep 14, with the central region reaching a PSI of 136. The southern region entered the unhealthy range at 10 pm, after the eastern, western, and central areas had crossed the threshold. NEA said smoke from fires in Kaliman...
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Key points The southern region entered the unhealthy range at 10 pm, after the eastern, western, and central areas had crossed the threshold. Summary Four of Singapore’s five regions recorded unhealthy air quality on Sep 14, with the central region reaching a PSI of 136. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Summary Four of Singapore’s five regions recorded unhealthy air quality on Sep 14, with the central region reaching a PSI of 136. The southern region entered the unhealthy range at 10 pm, after the eastern, western, and central areas had crossed the threshold. NEA said smoke from fires in Kaliman...
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