Sarawak haze crisis: Kuching API hits 407, six areas in hazardous zone
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Six areas in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at the hazardous level as...
Sarawak is grappling with a severe haze crisis, with six areas in the region registering Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at hazardous levels, according to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal. Serian District Police Headquarters recorded the highest reading of 408 at 8 am today. Other areas with hazardous API readings include Kuching at 407, Samarahan at 372, Sri Aman at 361, Sarikei at 333, and Sibu at 309.
Three areas in Sarawak, namely Mukah (234), Bintulu (232), and Samalaju (225), recorded readings in the very unhealthy range. Nine areas across Sarawak and Sabah fell under the unhealthy category, with the Miri Industrial Training Institute leading the list at 187. Kimanis and Keningau in Sabah, along with Tawau in Sabah, and Johan Setia in Selangor, also reported unhealthy API readings.
A total of 48 areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings, while 48 areas were classified as having good air quality.
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