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Spike in PM2.5 in Singapore catches people off guard, haze hits businesses and outdoor workers

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Singapore's hourly PM2.5 reading hit its highest level since 2015 on Wednesday, as worsening haze prompted sports facility closures and other precautionary measures.

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