11 Sarawak areas hit with unhealthy air quality levels as haze worsens
HAZE conditions in Sarawak have deteriorated further, with the number of areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings rising to 11 as of 6am today. Data displayed on the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management...
The air quality in Sarawak has significantly worsened, with 11 areas now registering unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels, according to data from the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). Serian, a key population center, recorded the highest API reading of 189, falling just short of the 'very unhealthy' category.
Ten other monitoring stations across Sarawak also reported unhealthy API readings, ranging from 135 to 171. The deteriorating haze conditions have intensified in key population centers, posing potential health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems or chronic illnesses.
The public is advised to closely monitor the latest air quality readings and reduce outdoor activities if the haze conditions worsen.
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