Serian IPD posts unhealthy API 151 at 9am, 63 areas record moderate readings

The Serian District Police Headquarters in Sarawak recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 151 at 9am today, while 63 other areas nationwide logged moderate readings. These areas include Sri Aman, Sarawak (98); Batu Pahat, Johor (81); Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (69); Klang, Selangor (62); and Kimanis, Sabah (56). Only three areas recorded good air quality: Tanah Merah, Kelantan (47); Langkawi, Kedah (46); and Besut, Terengganu (43).

The API reading scale indicates good air quality from 0 to 50, moderate from 51 to 100, unhealthy from 101 to 200, very unhealthy from 201 to 300, and hazardous above 300.

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