Haze: Sarawak areas dominate unhealthy API readings, IPD Serian highest at 182
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Twenty-two areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9a...
As of 9am today, 22 locations nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal. The highest API reading of 182 was observed at IPD Serian in Sarawak, while seven other areas in the state also reported unhealthy API levels. These included Samarahan (168), Kuching (166), Sri Aman (163), Bintulu (153), Sibu (152), Sarikei (116), and Samalaju (105).
In Johor, five areas recorded unhealthy API readings, with Larkin (162), Batu Pahat and Pasir Gudang (155 each), Segamat (154), and Tangkak (153) among them. Putrajaya and Nilai in Negeri Sembilan each reported a reading of 154, while Shah Alam in Selangor recorded 152, followed by Cheras (133) and Seremban (127). Unhealthy API readings were also seen at Bukit Rambai in Melaka (121), Bandaraya Melaka (114), Johan Setia in Selangor (112), and Petaling Jaya (102).
In contrast, 40 areas recorded moderate API readings, and five areas registered good API levels. The API scale ranges from zero to 50 for good air quality, 51 to 100 for moderate, 101 to 200 for unhealthy, 201 to 300 for very unhealthy, and 301 and above for hazardous conditions.
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