Latest Weather And Haze Situation
Dry conditions were observed over the southern ASEAN region this morning except for showers over parts of Sumatra. Clusters of scattered hotspots were detected in the southern parts of Sumatra, as well as in West, Central and South Kalimantan. A few hotspots were also detected in Peninsular Malaysia and Java. Moderate to dense smoke haze was observed in the central and southern parts of Sumatra, as well as in West and Central Kalimantan. Transboundary smoke haze was also observed in parts of Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore as well as the southern parts of Viet Nam. Air quality stations in areas affected by transboundary haze are also reporting Moderate to Unhealthy levels.
Meanwhile, over the northern ASEAN region, wet weather was observed except for parts of Myanmar where relatively drier conditions were observed. No hotspots were detected.
Updated 11:01 AM 14 September
Weather And Haze Outlook
In the coming days, dry conditions are forecast to persist over many parts of the southern ASEAN region, except for the northern parts of Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo where some showers are forecast. The hotspot and haze situation in the region is expected to remain escalated with an continued risk of transboundary smoke haze. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to blow mainly from the southeast except for parts of Borneo where winds are forecast to be light and variable in direction.
Over the northern ASEAN region, wet weather as well as subdued hotspot and smoke haze activities are forecast to continue in the coming days. The prevailing winds over the Mekong sub-region are forecast to be light and variable in direction while the prevailing winds over the Philippines are forecast to blow from the northwest or west.
Updated 11:01 AM 14 September
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