Haze situation in Klang Valley recovering after heavy rains
THE haze situation in the Klang Valley has recovered following heavy rains from morning to evening yesterday. Director-General of the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Ani, told BuletinTV3 that the haze situation ...
Director-General of the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Ani reported that the haze situation in Klang Valley has improved following substantial rainfall from dawn till dusk yesterday. Dr Ani discussed the continued dry weather across the nation, with irregular rainfall anticipated until the conclusion of the Southwest Monsoon season, slated for the end of September.
He cautioned that due to the high potential for haze during this period, individuals should limit outdoor activities, utilize face masks, and avoid open burning.
In Sarawak, nine locations registered unhealthy air pollution index (API) readings as of 2 PM today, according to the Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS) website, Department of Environment (DOE). Kuching and Samarahan topped the list with API readings of 163 and 161, respectively. The other locations, which included Serian, Bintulu, Sarikei, Sri Aman, Mukah, Samalaju, and Sibu, exhibited API readings ranging from 151 to 163.
Furthermore, seven hotspots were identified nationwide, encompassing five in Sarawak and two in Sabah, due to the deterioration of air quality in several regions in Sarawak, which recorded unhealthy API levels.
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