No more areas with ‘hazardous’ API readings
However, six locations in Sarawak, including Serian, are still in the 'very unhealthy' category.
The air quality situation in Sarawak has shown signs of improvement, according to the latest air pollutant index (API) readings. No areas in the region are currently experiencing hazardous API levels, with the reading in Serian, previously declared an emergency zone, dropping to 287. Kuching, Sri Aman, Samarahan, Samalaju, and Bintulu follow in the unhealthy range, while 25 other locations recorded unhealthy API readings.
A total of 26 areas are experiencing moderate air quality, and 11 have good levels. The deputy premier of Sarawak, Douglas Uggah Embas, stated that government offices, private companies, and other workplaces affected by the haze emergency in Serian can continue operations with health precautions. The committee is closely monitoring the situation, particularly in Serian, to ensure no further deterioration occurs, which could lead to the emergency status being reconsidered.
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