Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Showers were observed over many parts of the ASEAN region today, except over parts of Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, the southern parts of Sumatra where it was relatively drier. Few to isolated hotspots were detected in the Kalimantan, Sumatra and Viet Nam. Moderate to dense smoke plumes were observed in the southern parts of Kalimantan and the central parts of Sulawesi while slight localised smoke plumes observed to emanate from a few hotspots detected in Viet Nam. Moderate to dense smoke haze was also observed in the southern parts of Papua. The full extent of the hotspot and smoke haze situation in the region could not be fully determined due to cloud cover.
Updated on 5:08 PM 06 November

Weather and Haze Outlook

In the coming days, showers are expected over many parts of the ASEAN region, except over the southern parts of Sumatra where it is forecast to be relatively drier. The hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve in areas experiencing showers, but isolated hotspots and smoke plumes may continue to develop in areas facing prolonged dry conditions. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to be variable in direction, while the prevailing winds over the northern ASEAN region are forecast to be northeast or east.
Updated on 5:08 PM 06 November