Regional Haze Situation

Latest Weather And Haze Situation

Dry conditions were observed over the southern ASEAN region this morning with the exception of some showers over the northern parts of Sumatra. Isolated hotspots were detected in the central and southern parts of Sumatra and in the southern and eastern parts of Kalimantan. A few hotspots were detected in Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Sarawak and Sulawesi. Moderate smoke plumes were observed in Western Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan. Slight smoke plumes were observed in the southern parts of Sumatra.

Meanwhile, isolated showers and cloudy conditions were observed over the northern ASEAN region. A few hotspots were detected in Viet Nam and the southern parts of the Philippines. No significant smoke plumes were observed.
Updated 10:35 AM 12 August

Weather And Haze Outlook

Over the next few days, dry weather is expected to persist in most parts of the southern ASEAN region except for the northern parts of Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra where some showers are forecast. Prolonged dry conditions can lead to an escalated hotspot and smoke haze situation with increased chances of transboundary haze occurrences. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to blow from the southeast or south.

Meanwhile, over the northern ASEAN region, widespread wet weather is expected except for relatively drier conditions over the central parts of Viet Nam and the southern parts of the Philippines. The hotspot and haze situation is expected to remain subdued due to the wet weather. The prevailing winds over the northern ASEAN region are forecast to blow from the southwest.
Updated 10:35 AM 12 August