Nea Psi A4 Posters Fa 25 July 2016 Compressed
Nea Psi A4 Posters Fa 25 July 2016 Compressed
Nea Psi A4 Posters Fa 25 July 2016 Compressed
Explanatory notes:
Reduce = do less Minimise = do as little Avoid = do not do Prolonged = continuous Strenuous = involving a lot
as possible exposure for several hours of energy or effort
The impact of haze is dependent on ones health status, PSI, and the duration and intensity of outdoor activity. Reducing outdoor activities and
physical exertion can help limit the ill effects. Persons who are not feeling well should seek medical attention. The 24-hour PSI forecast is only available
during periods of transboundary haze.
Range of 1-hour
GENERAL GUIDE
Band Descriptor PM2.5 concentration
(g/m3) Among healthy individuals, exposure to high levels of haze particles may
cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat in healthy individuals. Such
irritation resolves on its own in most cases.
I Normal 0 to 55 Haze particles can affect the heart and lungs, especially in people
who already have chronic heart or lung diseases e.g. asthma, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, or heart failure. Individuals with existing
chronic heart and lung conditions should ensure that your medications are
II Elevated 56 to 150 on hand and readily available.
Persons who are not feeling well, especially the elderly and children,
and those with chronic heart or lung conditions, should seek medical
IV Very High 251 and above attention promptly.
DO YOU KNOW?
Visibility Smell
Poor visibility is not always caused by Smells detected may not always be accompanied
air pollutants. by higher air quality readings. There is no good
correlation between air quality readings and
Moisture is a major factor of visibility. Water burning smells.
droplets in the atmosphere can scatter light, and
in humid conditions, water can also bind with Burning smells in the air can be due to various
airborne particles and cause them to swell in size. sources such as transboundary haze from forest
and peat fires in the region, local fires or other
localised sources of burning.
With the 24-hour PSI forecast, health advisories, and the new bands
for the 1-hour PM2.5 concentration available at www.haze.gov.sg and
www.nea.gov.sg, lets stay unfazed even during the haze!
24PSI
24 PM 24
24
24 PSI 0 - 50 51 - 100 101 - 200 201 - 300 >300
= = = = =
24
PM2.5
PM2.5 PM2.5
PM2.5
PM2.5
(g/m3)
I 0 55
II 56 150
III 151 250
IV 251
24 PM2.5
www.haze.gov.sg www.nea.gov.sg
Partikel jerebu boleh menjejas jantung dan paru-paru, terutama bagi orang-
orang yang menghidap penyakit jantung atau paru-paru kronik seperti
lelah dan penyakit penghalang pulmonari kronik. Individu yang menghidap
II Ditingkatkan 56 hingga 150 masalah jantung dan paru-paru kronik hendaklah memastikan ubat-ubat
anda sentiasa di sisi anda.
TAHUKAH ANDA?
Penglihatan bau
Keadaan yang kabur tidak semestinya disebabkan Bau terbakar yang dikesan tidak semestinya
oleh bahan pencemar. bererti mutu udara yang tidak baik. Tidak ada
hubungkait yang tepat di antara bacaan mutu udara
Kelembapan ialah faktor utama penglihatan. Titisan dengan bau terbakar.
air di dalam atmosfera boleh menyebarkan cahaya
dan dalam keadaan lembap, air juga boleh bergabung Bau terbakar di udara boleh disebabkan oleh
dengan partikel dalam udara dan menyebabkan pelbagai sumber seperti jerebu rentas sempadan dari
saiznya membesar. kebakaran hutan dan gambut di negara berdekatan,
kebakaran tempatan atau sumber kebakaran
tempatan yang lain.