Haze worsens as Sri Aman, Serian record very unhealthy API readings
KUALA LUMPUR: Two areas in Sarawak recorded “very unhealthy” air quality while 30 other locations nationwide recorded “unhealthy” Air Pollutant Index (API) readings today, as transboundary haze from forest fires in Indonesia continued 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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