Latest Weather And Haze Situation
Dry weather prevailed over most of the southern ASEAN region overnight, apart from some showers over the northern and central parts of Sumatra, and parts of Peninsular Malaysia. Widespread hotspots were detected in Kalimantan, while few to isolated hotspots were detected mainly in the southern and central parts of Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi. Moderate smoke plumes were observed over West Kalimantan, drifting northwards into the western parts of Sarawak. Moderate to dense smoke plumes were also observed in elsewhere in Kalimantan, while slight smoke plumes were observed in the southern and central parts of Sumatra. Several air quality stations in West and Central Kalimantan, and the western parts of Sarawak recorded Unhealthy to Hazardous levels, while a few air quality stations in the southern parts of Sumatra recorded Unhealthy levels. The full extent of the hotspot and smoke haze situation in the region could not be determined due to cloud cover.
On the other hand, wet weather was observed over the northern ASEAN region overnight. Hotspot and smoke haze activities remained subdued.
Updated 11:10 AM 19 August
Weather And Haze Outlook
Over the next few days, dry conditions are forecast over many parts of the southern ASEAN region, except over the western coastal and northern parts of Sumatra, parts of Peninsular Malaysia, the western parts of Java, and the northeastern parts of Borneo, where showers are likely. The hotspot and smoke haze situation may continue to 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 expected to blow mainly from the southeast to southwest.
Meanwhile, wet weather is expected to continue over the northern ASEAN region in the coming days. The hotspot and smoke haze situation is expected to remain subdued over the region. The prevailing winds over the northern ASEAN region are forecast to blow mainly from the southwest.
Updated 11:10 AM 19 August
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