Latest Weather and Haze Situation

It was dry and cloudy over the southern ASEAN region overnight, apart from the northern and central parts of Sumatra and the northern parts of Borneo where there were some showers. Widespread hotspots were detected in the southern parts of Kalimantan and the southern and central parts of Sumatra, while few hotspots were detected elsewhere in the southern ASEAN region. Moderate to dense smoke haze was observed to cover over parts of Kalimantan, the southern parts of Sarawak, the southern and central parts of Sumatra and the southern parts of Papua. Air quality stations in Borneo and Sumatra reported Unhealthy to Hazardous levels. The full extent of the hotspot and smoke haze situation over the southern ASEAN region could not be determined due to extensive cloud cover. Dry conditions were observed over the Mekong sub-region overnight, while showers were observed over the Philippines. Hotspot activity over the northern ASEAN region remained low.
Updated on 10:46 AM 24 October

Weather and Haze Outlook

Over the next few days, dry conditions are forecast over parts of the southern ASEAN region, except over parts of Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and Java where showers are expected. While showers may bring some respite, the hotspot and smoke haze situation is likely to remain elevated especially over areas experiencing prolonged dry conditions, with a continued risk of transboundary haze occurrence. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to blow generally from the southeast to southwest, except over northern and eastern parts of Borneo where the winds are expected to blow from the north to northeast. Showers are forecast over the northern ASEAN region, except for relatively drier conditions over the northwestern and southeastern parts of the Mekong sub-region. Hotspot activity is likely to stay low. The prevailing winds over the northern ASEAN region are expected to blow from the northeast to east, apart from the northern parts of Mekong sub-region where the winds are forecast to be light and variable in direction.
Updated on 10:46 AM 24 October