Haze: Emergency only in areas with API of 500, not the whole of Sarawak
AN emergency declaration due to haze will only be made if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading reaches 500, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the declaration will only involve areas with API readings of 500 and will not cov...
Four areas in Sarawak recorded "hazardous" air quality on Monday, Aug 31, as Malaysia continues to struggle with haze caused by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia. The worst reading of 475 was reported in Sarawak's Serian district, followed by 334 in Samarahan, 330 in Sri Aman and 324 in Kuching. Other areas in the state, including Sarikei, Sibu and Mukah, experienced "very unhealthy" air quality with API readings of 271, 219 and 214 respectively.
Across the country, 14 locations observed "unhealthy" air quality, according to the Department of Environment. Readings above 300 are classified as hazardous. Moderate air quality in Putrajaya enabled Malaysia's National Day celebration to proceed as scheduled. Sarawak's deputy premier Douglas Uggah Embas said the state was prepared to declare an emergency if the air quality reached a critical level.
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