Sarawak’s Serian, Kuching, Samarahan and Sri Aman see ‘Unhealthy’ API levels

Four areas in Sarawak, including Serian, Kuching, Samarahan, and Sri Aman, have recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at the unhealthy level as of 9 am today, according to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal. The highest reading was recorded in the Serian district police headquarters at 178. In contrast, 61 areas nationwide recorded moderate readings, while three areas reported good air quality.

API readings range from 0 to 50 indicating good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and readings exceeding 300 are considered hazardous.

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