Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Wet weather and cloudy conditions were observed over most of the ASEAN region today, except over parts of central Mekong sub-region, central Sulawesi and southern Papua where dry conditions were observed. Few to isolated hotspots were detected in Kalimantan, Sumatra, Thailand and Viet Nam. Moderate smoke haze was observed over the southern parts of Papua and the central parts of Sulawesi. Slight localised smoke plumes were observed to emit from hotspots detected in the eastern parts of Kalimantan. The full extent of the hotspot and smoke haze situation in the region could not be determined due to cloud cover.
Updated on 4:36 PM 11 November

Weather and Haze Outlook

Over the next few days, wet weather conditions are forecast over many areas of the ASEAN region, except over parts of central Mekong sub-region where it is likely to be relatively drier. The overall hotspot and smoke haze situation is expected to remain subdued, though isolated hotspots and localised smoke plumes may still occur over areas experiencing prolonged dry conditions. The prevailing winds over the equatorial region and areas north of the Equator are forecast to be light and variable in direction, apart from the Philippines where the winds are likely to blow from the northeast to east. The prevailing winds over areas south of the Equator are forecast to blow from the southeast.
Updated on 4:36 PM 11 November