Haze eases for now could return within days, says MetMalaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — Humid weather over the past few days has helped ease haze in the Klang Valley and Sarawak, but...
Humid weather in the Klang Valley and Sarawak has temporarily eased haze conditions, but MetMalaysia director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip warned that hot and dry conditions are expected to return within days. The Southwest Monsoon season, which lasts until the end of September, contributes to lower humidity and reduced rainfall, increasing the risk of forest and peatland fires and subsequent haze.
Additionally, the moderate El Niño, expected to intensify between October and December, further exacerbates drier conditions and the potential for local and transboundary haze. As of the latest data, five areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, while 58 areas across the country experienced moderate API readings.
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