Haze improves in Sarawak as hazardous API readings fall
KUALA LUMPUR: Haze conditions in Sarawak showed signs of improvement today, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings falling to two as of 9am, down from six yesterday.
As of 8am today, three districts in Sarawak recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). The Serian district police headquarters station reported the highest reading at 320, followed by Kuching with a reading of 318 and Samarahan with a reading of 302.
Five districts in Sarawak experienced very unhealthy API readings: Sibu (292), Sarikei (283), Mukah (241), Bintulu (226), and Sri Aman (214). In total, 16 stations across Sarawak and Sabah recorded unhealthy API readings, with Samalaju in Sarawak leading at 196, followed by Kapit (187), Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic (185), ILP Miri (183), and Labuan (181).
Additionally, 44 stations reported moderate API readings, indicating a generally unhealthy air quality across various locations in Sarawak and Sabah.
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