Three areas in Sarawak and Selangor record unhealthy air quality
AIR quality in three areas in Sarawak and Selangor reached unhealthy levels as of 5pm today, with Serian recording the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the country. According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS),...
Air quality in three areas across Sarawak and Selangor deteriorated to unhealthy levels by 5pm today, with Serian registering the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the nation. According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Serian recorded an API value of 157, followed by Samarahan with 147, and Johan Setia in Selangor with 120.
Of the 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide, 65 reported moderate readings during the same timeframe. In Malaysia's API classification, values ranging from 51 to 100 are deemed moderate, while readings between 101 and 200 are considered unhealthy. Levels between 201 and 300 are categorized as very unhealthy, and any reading above 300 is classified as hazardous.
The latest API readings highlight ongoing air quality challenges in certain regions of Sarawak, where several areas have experienced worsening conditions in the past few days.
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