Haze persists as nine areas record unhealthy API readings
KUALA LUMPUR: Haze continued to affect several parts of the country this evening, with nine areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 6pm.
On a single morning, thirty-three locations in nine states and Kuala Lumpur recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to Malaysia's Department of Environment. Johan Setia in Selangor bore the brunt, with a reading of 176, surpassing Cheras, Nilai and Shah Alam, which recorded 173, 171 and 170 respectively.
Other areas with readings exceeding 160 included Pasir Gudang, Batu Muda, Putrajaya, Larkin, Seremban and Klang. Kuantan's Indera Mahkota and Balok Baru were also among the most polluted, registering 163. In Selangor, Petaling Jaya followed with an API of 161, while Banting and Kuala Selangor recorded 160 and 154. Johor's worst-affected regions included Kota Tinggi (160), Pengerang (155), Batu Pahat (154), Tangkak (152) and Kluang (131).
In Melaka, the capital city and Bukit Rambai reported readings of 160 and 156, respectively, while Alor Gajah logged 136. Kuala Terengganu, Kemaman and Paka reported readings of 157, 154 and 152, respectively. Pahang's Rompin and Jerantut recorded 152 and 132, while Perak's Seri Manjung registered 154, and Sarawak's IPD Serian logged 140.
API readings between 101 and 200 are categorized as unhealthy and pose risks to sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions. The public has been advised to limit outdoor activities, use face masks when necessary, and monitor air quality through the DOE's APIMS website.
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