Haze: Public urged to reduce outdoor activities in Sarawak
KUCHING: The public, particularly parents, have been urged to avoid outdoor physical activities during the school holidays to protect their children's health amid deteriorating air quality caused by transboundary haze.
KUCHING, Sarawak - The Sarawak government is urging the public to limit outdoor activities during school holidays due to deteriorating air quality caused by transboundary haze. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, has advised high-risk groups like children, the elderly and those with respiratory issues to take precautionary measures and wear masks.
The Air Pollutant Index (API) in Sarawak has reached hazardous levels, from 300 to 400. The state government will initiate cloud seeding operations in early September to address the issue, which is expected to persist due to hotspots in Kalimantan and dry weather conditions.
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