Most emergency measures end November 7, while haze healthcare subsidies stop November 12.
Singapore is winding down most of the emergency measures introduced during its prolonged 2026 haze episode, after increased rainfall and changing monsoon conditions reduced the immediate risk of transboundary smoke reaching the country.
Most Haze Measures End November 7
Singapore’s National Environment Agency said most government haze measures will end on Saturday, November 7, following an improvement in air quality. The 28-agency Haze Task Force will stand down, and NEA will discontinue its daily 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) forecast, which has been issued each evening for more than two months. The changes follow weeks of haze-related precautions as the risk of transboundary smoke reaching Singapore is expected to remain low.
Mask Distribution and Shelters Close at 6 p.m.
Distribution of N95 and equivalent masks at People’s Association community clubs, selected transport hubs, Social Service Offices, vending machines, and other PA locations will end at 6 p.m. on November 7. Air-conditioned haze shelters at community clubs and selected Residents’ Committee and Residents’ Network centers will close at the same time. Mask distribution had begun on October 14 after PM2.5 concentrations reached the very high range.
Haze Healthcare Subsidies End November 12
The Ministry of Health will deactivate the Public Health Preparedness Clinic Scheme and Haze Subsidy Scheme for the haze response from November 12, making November 11 the final day for eligible patients to receive subsidized haze-related treatment. The Ministry of Manpower will also discontinue additional haze-related precautions for outdoor workers from November 7, allowing employers to resume outdoor work without those special measures.
Rain and Inter-Monsoon Conditions Reduce Risk
NEA said the haze situation improved as inter-monsoon conditions became established and more showers developed across Singapore and the surrounding region. On November 5, Singapore’s one-hour PM2.5 readings were in the normal band at 6 to 17 micrograms per cubic meter, while the 24-hour PSI ranged from 56 to 64, within the moderate range. Showers and variable winds were expected to continue suppressing haze over the following days.
Regional Fires Have Not Completely Disappeared
Improved conditions in Singapore do not mean all regional fire activity has ended. NEA observed moderate to dense smoke plumes over southern Kalimantan on November 5, although the smoke remained confined there. The agency said showers were expected to improve hotspot and smoke conditions and reduce the risk of transboundary haze, while residents can continue checking air-quality information through NEA’s existing platforms.
The withdrawal of Singapore’s emergency measures marks a significant improvement after weeks of haze disrupted air quality and prompted mask distribution, shelters, workplace precautions, and medical subsidies. For Singaporeans, the shift means a gradual return to normal haze preparedness rather than emergency intervention. For Indonesians, particularly in fire-prone parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan, the development also shows how changing fire, rainfall, and wind conditions can directly influence environmental conditions across national borders.
Sources: Straits Times (2026) , Bloomberg (2026)
Keywords: Singapore Haze Measures, N95 Mask Distribution, Haze Subsidy Scheme, Haze Shelters, Singapore Air Quality, Transboundary Haze
