Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Dry weather was observed over parts of the southern ASEAN region, except over parts of Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Java where there were showers. Few to isolated hotspots were detected in Peninsular Malaysia, the southern and eastern parts of Kalimantan and the southern parts of Sumatra. Moderate to dense smoke haze was observed over the southern parts of Kalimantan and Papua, as well as the central 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. Wet weather was observed over the northern ASEAN region. Few hotspots were detected mainly in Thailand and Viet Nam, but no significant smoke plumes were observed.
Updated on 5:13 PM 04 November

Weather and Haze Outlook

Over the next few days, dry weather is forecast over parts of the southern ASEAN region, apart from parts of Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo where showers are expected. While showers may bring some improvement, the hotspot and smoke haze situation is likely to remain elevated especially over areas experiencing prolonged dry weather, with a risk of transboundary haze occurrence. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to blow mainly from the east, except over the areas near the Equator where light and variable winds are expected. The northern ASEAN region is likely to stay wet, apart from the northern parts of Myanmar and the Philippines where it is forecast to be relatively drier. Isolated hotspots and smoke plumes may develop over areas experiencing prolonged dry conditions. The prevailing winds over the northern ASEAN region are expected to blow from the northeast to east, apart from the northern and western parts of the Mekong sub-region where the winds are likely to be light and variable in direction.
Updated on 5:13 PM 04 November