India, Oct. 14 -- Singapore experienced worsening haze conditions on Wednesday, October 14, with hourly PM2.5 concentrations rising across the island. The western region recorded a reading of 288 at 3 pm, placing it in the very high category and prompting precautionary closures at outdoor sports facilities.

The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) also remained in the unhealthy range across all regions, highlighting concerns over prolonged exposure to polluted air.

Singapore PM2.5 Readings: Region-Wise Update

Hourly PM2.5 readings increased across Singapore during the afternoon, according to data from the National Environment Agency (NEA). The regional readings at 3 pm were:

West: 288, very high

Central: 218, high

East: 208, high...