Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Dry conditions were observed over parts of the southern ASEAN region overnight, except over Java, the northern parts of Sumatra, and the southern and eastern parts of Borneo where there were some showers. Scattered hotspots were detected in the Kalimantan, while few to isolated hotspots were detected elsewhere in the southern ASEAN region. Moderate smoke haze was observed over the eastern and southwestern parts of Kalimantan, the southern and central parts of Sumatra and the southern parts of Papua. Few air quality stations in southern Kalimantan and Sumatra reported Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy 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 northern ASEAN region overnight. Hotspot activity over the northern ASEAN region remained low.
Updated on 10:51 AM 27 October

Weather and Haze Outlook

Over the next few days, dry weather is expected to persist over parts of the southern ASEAN region, apart from Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and Java where some showers are forecast. While showers may bring some improvement, the hotspot and smoke haze situation is likely to remain elevated over areas experiencing prolonged dry conditions, with a continued risk of transboundary haze occurrence. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are likely to blow generally from the east to southeast, except over Borneo where the winds are expected to be variable in direction. Showers are forecast over the northern ASEAN region, except for relatively drier conditions over the northern parts of the 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 parts of Mekong sub-region where the winds are expected to be light and variable in direction.
Updated on 10:51 AM 27 October