Post-Reading response to Article on Haze

This article is about the haze that is affecting Singapore.

The haze was caused by the Sumatra forest fires. PSI readings measured 53 as of 4 pm 28 Aug. The poorer air quality was noted only at the northern parts of Singapore. The National Environment attributed the hazy condition to the south-west wind that carried the smoke from Sumatra, where the forest fires have raged for the past week. NEA did not explain why the air quality in the north-which includes Kranji, Woodland, Sembawang, Yishun, Seletar and Punggol-was worse than elsewhere.
NEA cautioned those who were more vulnerable to the haze to avoid prolonged exertion.

In my opinion, if this continued to happen, Singapore will have polluted air and more will suffer from respiratory conditions.

~Marcell~

The cause of the haze in Singapore was attributed to the forest fire
in Sumatra, Indonesia. The north-zone in Singapore took the biggest
hit, causing the air quality to deteriorate. All over the island, residents have said that the situation was worsening.

The NEA attributed the hazy condition to the forest fires in Sumatra. But when
queried by the media, NEA did not explain why the haze hit mainly the north.

The NEA used PSI and PM2.5 to measure the pollutants in the haze. PM2.5 measures the micro particles to be penetrable to the human lungs and
the bloodstream. Hence, the NEA cautioned the more vulnerable; the
elderly, children and those with heart, lung or asthmatic conditions
to stay away from prolonged or heavy exertion.

The NEA did not confirm
to the public about how long the haze would last, but estimated the south-west monsoon season to last from June to September or early
October.

~Misha~

The forest fire in Sumatra has affected the northen part of Singapore. Quite a number of residents complained about the haze. The NEA attributed the hazy condition to south-west winds that carried smoke Sumatra, where forest fires have raged for the past week. If this continued, I think more people will be visiting the clinics to treat respiratory conditions.

~Ye Long~