DOE: Sri Aman’s API hits 221 as 28 areas nationwide record unhealthy air quality
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Air quality in Sri Aman, Sarawak, remained at a very unhealthy level this morning, with the Ai...
The Department of Environment (DOE) reported that air quality in Sri Aman, Sarawak, reached a very unhealthy level with an Air Pollutant Index (API) of 221, while 28 other areas nationwide recorded unhealthy readings. Additionally, 39 areas in Sarawak recorded moderate air quality. The poor air quality is attributed to the movement of haze smoke from various directions, with 1,738 hotspots detected in Kalimantan and 36 in Sumatra, according to the Singapore-based Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) and satellite imagery from NOAA-20.
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