With four people cramped in a one-room flat, Mr Thiagarajan’s family need three fans to make sure it didn’t get too stuffy.
As PSI levels hit the unhealthy range this month, they had to buy two more fans just so they could breathe.
He was one of several people The New Paper team spoke to who live in one-room rental flats at Mei Ling Street and Casa Clementi.
“The haze makes it hard to breathe. My family is very irritated because we have had no choice but to close the window. It’s hotter than usual so we have five fans. We bought two more fans to keep cool,” said the 27-year-old staff member at a club.
Despite five fans, Mr Thiagarajan’s family have been feeling ill.
“My brother is sick with a throat infection and fever. The doctor told us it’s because of the haze and gave him a three-day Medical Certificate,” said Mr Thiagarajan.
Source: www.tnp.sg
