Brunei has been experiencing slight hazy conditions since July 25. The hazy conditions are due to the smoke haze originating from transboundary haze from neighbouring countries blown in by the prevailing southwesterly winds to the Sultanate.
The Meteorological Observation Station at the Brunei International Airport recorded horizontal visibility reducing between seven to nine kilometres (km).
The country is also currently in the southwest monsoon period, where southwesterly wind is still dominant with stable atmospheric conditions.
Brunei is expected to continue experiencing slight hazy condition during the coming few weeks due to much less rainfall activities locally.
The surface air temperature is expected to be warmer than usual, where the maximum temperature is expected to range between 33°C to 35°C.
Active weather conditions are expected until Saturday due to indirect influence of Typhoon Khanun which at 10am yesterday, its distance was some 12,500km away from Brunei.
Occasional heavy and thundery showers are expected to affect many areas. Squally showers are also expected at times. Wind speed may reach up to 45km/h during or near and heavy and thundery showers.
Meanwhile over Brunei waters, generally sea condition is at slight state, with wave heights between 0.4 and 0.8 metres (m) and may increase to moderate state today and tomorrow up to 1.5m especially offshore areas.
