Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Dry conditions were observed over parts of the southern ASEAN region overnight, except over parts of Borneo and central Sumatra where there were some showers. Scattered hotspots were detected southern and eastern Kalimantan, while few to isolated hotspots were detected elsewhere in the southern ASEAN region. Moderate smoke haze was observed over the southern parts of Papua and parts of Sulawesi. The full extent of the hotspot and smoke haze situation over the southern ASEAN region could not be determined due to extensive cloud cover. The northern ASEAN was relatively dry overnight and hotspot activity remained low.
Updated on 9:51 AM 31 October

Weather and Haze Outlook

Over the next few days, parts of the southern ASEAN region are forecast to remain dry, except over Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and parts of Borneo where there are likely to be showers. The hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve over areas with showers but continue to stay elevated over areas experiencing prolonged dry weather, with a risk of transboundary haze occurrence. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are expected to blow mainly from the east to southeast. Showers are forecast over the northern ASEAN region, except for relatively drier conditions over parts of northern and eastern Mekong sub-region. Isolated hotspots and smoke plumes may develop over areas experiencing prolonged dry conditions. The prevailing winds over the northern ASEAN region are likely to blow from the northeast to east, apart from the northern and western parts of Mekong sub-region where the winds are expected to be light and variable in direction.
Updated on 9:51 AM 31 October