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新加坡出现雾霾天气 Haze in Singapore soared to hazardous levels again on Thursdays. 新加坡的雾霾在本周四重新上升至危险水平。 ? At 13:00 local time Singapores pollution standards index (PSI) reached 371, breaking all previous records. ? The haze is caused by illegal forest fires in Indonesias Sumatra island. ? Singapore and Indonesia are to hold an emergency meeting, with Singapores environment minister demanding definitive action from Jakarta. ? Andrew Tan, the chief executive of Singapores National Environment Agency, will lead Singapores delegation at the emergency meeting, hosted by Indonesias foreign ministry in Jakarta. ? Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapores Environment and Water Resources Minister, wrote on his Facebook wall that Singaporeans have lost patience, and are understandably angry. ? No country or corporation has the right to pollute the air at the expense of Singaporeans health and wellbeing, he added.? ? However, Indonesias Minister for Peoples Welfare, Agung Laksono, said that Singapore was behaving like a child. ? This is not what the Indonesian nation wants, it is because of nature, he said. Cloud seeding ? Singapores buildings have been obscured by the polluted air and the smell of burnt wood has permeated the city-state.? ? Prime Minister Lee Hsieng Loong has asked Singaporeans to stay indoors where possible and avoid heavy outdoor activities. ? Air traffic controllers in Singapore have been told to work with extra caution given the poor visibility, while McDonalds has temporarily cancelled its delivery service.? ? The Singaporean military has also reportedly suspended all outdoor training. ? The poor air quality has prompted widespread buying of disposable face masks, leading shops to run out of stock. ? A PSI reading above 200 indicates very unhealthy air, while a PSI score above 300 is hazardous. ? Parts of Malaysia have also recorded hazardous pollution levels, with over 200 schools in the countrys south ordered to shut. ? Malaysias Department of Environment has also ba