Latest Weather and Haze Situation

Dry weather prevailed over many parts of the southern ASEAN region today, except over parts of Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra where showers were observed. Scattered hotspots were detected in Sumatra, while few to isolated hotspots were detected elsewhere in the southern ASEAN region. Moderate to dense smoke plumes were observed in the southern parts of Sumatra and the southern parts of Kalimantan. Moderate to dense smoke haze was also observed in the southern parts of Papua. The full extent of the hotspot and smoke haze situation in the region could not be fully determined due to cloud cover. Showers were observed over the northern ASEAN region today, except over the central parts of the Mekong sub-region where it was relatively drier. Isolated hotspots were detected mainly in southern Myanmar and central Thailand, but no significant smoke plumes were observed.
Updated on 4:55 PM 03 November

Weather and Haze Outlook

In the coming days, dry conditions are expected over parts of the southern ASEAN region, except over parts of Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Java where showers are forecast. The hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve in areas experiencing showers but also continue to stay elevated in areas experiencing prolonged periods of dry weather, with a risk of transboundary haze occurrence. The prevailing winds over the southern ASEAN region are forecast to blow from the east or southeast. On the other hand, wet weather is expected to persist over the northern ASEAN region. Isolated hotspots and smoke plumes may develop in areas facing prolonged dry conditions. The prevailing winds over the northern ASEAN region are forecast to be northeast or east.
Updated on 4:55 PM 03 November