Haze in Singapore Caused by Forest Fires in Indonesia Could Last Weeks
Record air pollution in the city-state
Singapore's prime minister has warned that the haze engulfing the city could last for weeks, as air pollution in the city-state soared to record levels.
At 13:00 local time (05:00 GMT) Singapore's pollution standards index reached 371, breaking previous records and well above hazardous levels.
The haze is caused by illegal forest fires in Indonesia's Sumatra island.
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