Air quality deteriorates, 35 areas record unhealthy API readings
KUALA LUMPUR: Air quality deteriorated across several parts of the country this evening, with 35 monitoring stations recording unhealthy or very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5pm today.
The air quality in Malaysia has deteriorated, with 35 monitoring stations across the country recording unhealthy or very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to data released by the Department of Environment (DoE) on Facebook. Sri Aman in Sarawak recorded the highest API reading of 214, placing it in the very unhealthy category, while other areas such as Samarahan, Samalaju, Bintulu, Mukah, and Kuching also experienced unhealthy air quality.
Putrajaya and Jerantut, on the other hand, recorded moderate air quality, with API readings of 162 and 168, respectively. The API classifies readings of 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and above 300 as hazardous.
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