Pasir Gudang API hits 152 as haze blankets parts of Johor
JOHOR BARU: Haze blanketed parts of Johor today, with Pasir Gudang recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 152, placing it in the unhealthy category.
Johor Baru witnessed a hazardous haze today, with Pasir Gudang reporting an Air Pollutant Index (API) of 152, classifying it as unhealthy. Larkin also faced unhealthy conditions, registering 150. Pengerang, Tangkak, and Kluang also entered the unhealthy category, with API readings of 114, 106, and 96, respectively. Batu Pahat and Segamat recorded 85 and 84, placing them in the moderate range.
Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon informed that the state Environment Department (DoE) is monitoring air quality hourly and will take necessary actions based on the situation. Fine airborne particles measuring 2.5 micrometres or smaller, which can deeply penetrate the lungs, were the primary pollutants detected.
API readings between 101 and 150 are considered unhealthy, prompting measures such as halting outdoor activities for students and increasing patrols at fire-prone areas and construction sites.
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