Sharing a photo of the haze taken from Istana. The city in the distance is barely visible.
We are all affected by the haze. Farmers and plantation owners in Sumatra are burning crops to clear land in the dry season, and unfortunately the winds are blowing the smoke all the way to Singapore. Ministers Vivian and Shanmugam have called their Indonesian counterparts to register our serious concerns and offer our help to fight the fires.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will stay in close touch with the Indonesian authorities. Meanwhile, please stay indoors whenever you can, especially children, seniors and those prone to respiratory problems. And do monitor NEA’s website (or use their myEnv app) for the latest updates. – LHL
http://app2.nea.gov.sg/corporate-functions/newsroom/advisories/update-on-haze-situation-17June2013
PM Lee Hsien Loong
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