Singapore continues to grapple with severe haze as smoke from wildfires in neighboring Indonesia drifts into the city-state, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warning of action against companies responsible for the fires.
Air quality in Singapore remained unhealthy on Thursday, as smoke from widespread fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan region continued to drift toward the city-state, according to the National Environment Agency.
Singapore's air quality first deteriorated to unhealthy levels on Sept. 4, the first time in nearly three years, according to government data. The worsening haze has cast a shadow over the city-state, disrupting daily life and threatening businesses as air pollution continues to worsen.
In a post on X Thursday night, Wong said the government was looking into companies potentially responsible for the forest and peatland fires in Indonesia. He said authorities could take legal action under Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act where warranted, while also exploring joint action with other countries.
Singapore's Seletar Airport has seen 16 diversions due to low visibility, spokespeople for Changi Airport Group and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore told CNBC in a joint media reply.