Latest Weather And Haze Situation
Dry weather continued over most of the southern
ASEAN region today, except for isolated showers over
the northern parts of Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia.
Widespread hotspots were detected in West
Kalimantan, while isolated to scattered hotspots were
detected elsewhere in Kalimantan. A few hotspots were
also detected mainly in parts of Peninsular Malaysia,
Sarawak, the southern and central parts of Sumatra,
and the eastern parts of Java. Moderate to dense
transboundary smoke plumes were observed in West
Kalimantan, drifting northwards into the western parts of
Sarawak. Moderate to dense smoke plumes were also
observed in other parts of Kalimantan and the central
parts of Sarawak. Slight to moderate smoke plumes
were observed in the southern and central parts of
Sumatra, and eastern parts of Java. A few air quality
stations in the western parts of Sarawak recorded
Unhealthy levels. The full extent of the hotspot and
smoke haze situation in the region could not be
determined due to cloud cover.
Meanwhile, wet weather prevailed over the northern
ASEAN region. The hotspot count remained low and no
significant smoke plumes were observed.
Updated 5:31 PM 07 August
Weather And Haze Outlook
Over the next few days, dry conditions are forecast to
continue over many parts of the southern ASEAN
region, except over the western coastal and northern
parts of Sumatra, and parts of Peninsular Malaysia,
where isolated showers are forecast. The hotspot and
smoke haze situation may escalate in fire-prone regions
experiencing prolonged dry conditions, with a risk of
transboundary haze occurrence. The prevailing winds
over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to blow
from the southeast or south.
Showers are forecast to continue over the northern
ASEAN region in the coming days. The hotspot and
smoke haze situation in the region is expected to remain
subdued. The prevailing winds over the northern ASEAN
region are expected to blow from the southwest or west.
Updated 5:31 PM 07 August
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