DOE tracks 68 stations nationwide, no areas report good air as haze worsens

The Department of Environment in Malaysia is currently monitoring air quality in 68 stations across the country, with no areas reporting good air quality. As haze worsens nationwide, only 57 areas have moderate air quality, while 10 recorded unhealthy readings as of 4pm today. The Air Pollution Index (API) in Serian reached 196, nearing the very unhealthy category.

Meanwhile, the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre reported hotspots in various parts of Indonesia, including West and South Kalimantan, isolated hotspots in other regions, and dense smoke plumes in portions of Kalimantan and Sumatra. The centre maintains Alert Level 2 for southern Asean, with updates issued twice daily. Weather forecasts predict dry conditions over most of southern Asean, with showers expected in northern Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and northern Borneo.

The centre warns of an increased likelihood of transboundary haze due to the escalating hotspot and smoke haze situation, with prevailing winds forecast to blow from the southeast or south.