Serian records hazardous API reading at 400
KUALA LUMPUR: Serian in Sarawak recorded the country’s highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 400 as of 6pm today.
Serian in Sarawak recently recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the country at 400, as of 6pm today. The Air Pollutant Index Management System indicates that three areas in Sarawak experienced very unhealthy readings, with Sri Aman leading at 273, followed by Samarahan at 272 and Sarikei at 202. A total of 10 areas in Sarawak, together with Sabah and Labuan, recorded unhealthy API readings.
Six locations in Sarawak specifically recorded unhealthy readings, including Mukah at 172, Bintulu at 165, Kapit at 155, ILP Miri at 153, Limbang at 151, and Miri at 102. In Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Kimanis, and Keningau recorded unhealthy readings at 156, 154, and 153, respectively. Labuan reported an unhealthy reading of 156. Nationwide, 37 areas recorded moderate readings, while four areas were noted to have good air quality.
The Air Pollutant Index ranges from 0 to 50 denoting good air quality, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and any reading above 300 is classified as hazardous.
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