CSMonitor.com, 17 Jun 2013In usually clear Singapore, the pollutant standards index hit the highest level in nearly seven years, with the taste of smoke hitting the back of the throat even in air-conditioned offices and the subway.
"Given the current hazy conditions, it is advised that children, the elderly and those with heart or lung diseases reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor activities," Singapore's National Environment Agency said in a statement.
"Everyone else should limit prolonged or heavy outdoor activities." Full story
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- Haze reaches 'unhealthy' level in Singapore - Yahoo! News Singapore
- Singapore, Malaysia choking on haze from Indonesia - AFP
- Singapore hit by highest haze levels in 16 years - BBC News
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