Tag Archives: Haze

Another post from October 2006

Posted on October 5, 2022 by bookjunkie

This blast from the past, made me grateful we are not facing another haze. Wow glad I recorded these thoughts 16 years ago when the air quality was bad enough to make me choke. It’s very easy to forget with … Continue reading →

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My Haze Contrast Photos

Posted on October 8, 2015 by bookjunkie

In the first set taken at Parkland Green during the haze (psi in the 80’s) vs a relatively pollution free day some months ago (psi in the 20’s I think?), the contrast seems great. Actually in the second set the … Continue reading →

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Plagued by the Haze

Posted on October 7, 2015 by bookjunkie

This haze seems never ending and highly frustrating (infuriating even if you think about how it’s affecting the health of the very young, the elderly and chronically ill). If your loved one’s health is adversely affected by the pollution (if … Continue reading →

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Clearer Information About the Singapore Haze

Posted on June 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

Our National Environmental Agency’s (NEA) website is improving. A lot more details about the haze including maps that give us a clearer picture of the situation. Source: NEA Source: NEA And do check out the detailed advisory from the Ministry … Continue reading →

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New at Suntec City: Again While Bored and Hiding from the Haze

Posted on June 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

The kids clothes are cute at both these places but a lot more affordable at H&M. For adult clothes I much prefer Gap for the styling. The H&M clothing seems flimsy but much cheaper I guess? This place is still … Continue reading →

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New on a Hazy Day: Spotted St Marc Cafe while take Refuge at Marina Square

Posted on June 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

Checked out a few new places by chance. We were going bored out of our minds cooped at home anyway and at least in a mall you can walk a bit. It seems the air is healthier in a mall … Continue reading →

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Singapore Haze Crisis: Felt Surreal to See the Sky Turn Blue, But it’s Not Over Yet

Posted on June 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

There is news that winds will change direction and it’ll be grey tomorrow (technically it’s already tomorrow since I’m writing this past midnight), but I just hope we will be pleasantly surprised again. News also that water bombing in Indonesia … Continue reading →

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Blue Skies, I Miss You

Posted on June 21, 2013 by bookjunkie

The haze has got me longing for blue skies in Singapore. I haven’t been appreciating our blue skies much, in spite of the heat, now that the smoke has robbed us of that. Well perhaps I have (look at my … Continue reading →

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Down Came the Rain and Washed Away the Haze

Posted on September 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

It just rained and rained all night and I can finally see blue skies again. Missed you, blue skies. Missed you, sweet scented air I can breathe. Well I don’t know about sweet scented yet, but we’ll get there as … Continue reading →

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Singapore Haze: Better Air Quality in the East

Posted on September 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was checking the PSI readings and those living in the Eastern part of Singapore can rejoice as you have better air quality. Perhaps it’s due to the sea breeze or the direction of the wind? I’m not sure. Those … Continue reading →

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The Haze is Back in Singapore

Posted on September 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Haze is back and I feel it in my throat. You can smell the smoke as well. If you suffer from respiratory disorders it’s best to stay home. The PSI reading has gone from good to moderate and you … Continue reading →

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The Haze Across the Border

Posted on October 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

It seems as bad in Johor Bahru as it is in Singapore. Heading back towards Singapore, you can see the HDB flats at Woodlands enveloped in smoky air.  A pretty dismal scene.  I feel sorry for the tourists who have … Continue reading →

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Haze Worsens

Posted on October 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update 6pm:  Our air quality has hit the unhealthy range.   What I wrote earlier: The P.S.I hit 90 and if it goes past 100 the air is officially in the unhealthy zone. The temperature today was around 31 degrees. … Continue reading →

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The Awful Haze is Back

Posted on October 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s so frustrating that no matter how efficient your government is, they can’t do anything about this problem, because this particular environmental problem it’s out of their hands. I was thinking the farmers in Sumatra must be choking on the … Continue reading →

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