13 areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API readings, Serian highest at 197
KUALA LUMPUR: Thirteen areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5pm today, with the Serian district police headquarters recording the highest reading at 197.
Sarawak is grappling with hazardous air quality once again, as haze from Indonesian land and forest fires plagues the region. The capital city, Kuching, experienced the worst conditions, with an air quality index (API) of 185, while Serian witnessed the most severe situation with an API of 201, classified as very unhealthy. Other Sarawakian cities, including Samarahan, Sri Aman, Bintulu, Sibu, Samalaju, Sarikei, and Miri, reported unhealthy API levels ranging from 166 to 161.
Across the country, the air quality remained generally moderate, with only a few areas in the peninsula registering good API readings. Nine locations in Malaysia's West Coast enjoyed clearer skies, demonstrating a stark contrast to Sarawak's struggle against the haze. The API scale categorizes air quality into five classes, from good (0-50) to hazardous (above 300).
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