Haze: Sri Aman, Serian record very unhealthy API readings
KUALA LUMPUR: Air quality in Sri Aman and Serian in Sarawak is deteriorating, with readings climbing into the Air Pollutant Index Management System’s “very unhealthy” bracket as transboundary haze from Indonesia continues to affect parts of the country.
Malaysia is grappling with a worsening haze situation, as several regions across the country record "very unhealthy" air quality. Sarawak is the most affected state, with two areas in the province registering the country's highest air pollutant index (API) readings of 229 and 228, respectively. Sri Aman and Serian in Sarawak topped the list, followed by Sarikei, Samarahan, Kuching, Mukah, Sibu, Bintulu, Kapit, and Samalaju.
In the Klang Valley, Cheras continues to have the highest API reading at 160, followed by Shah Alam, Batu Muda, Putrajaya, Johan Setia, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Selangor, and Klang. Northern states like Penang, Kedah, Perak, and Negeri Sembilan also experienced unhealthy air quality, with Nilai, Taiping, Tanjung Malim, and Nilai being among the affected areas.
Johor's Segamat recorded an API reading of 132, while no "good" air quality was reported nationwide.
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