Haze blankets 33 areas with unhealthy air
HAZE has pushed air pollution to unhealthy levels in 33 areas nationwide, with Batu Pahat recording Malaysia’s highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 189 as at 6am today, according to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS)....
The Vibes reports that haze has pushed air pollution levels to unhealthy levels in 33 areas across Malaysia, with Batu Pahat in Johor recording the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 189 as of 6am today. Johor was the worst-affected state, with eight locations experiencing unhealthy air quality, while the Klang Valley and surrounding areas also suffered from unhealthy air.
The Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) classifies readings between 101 and 200 as unhealthy, advising children, older people, and those with respiratory conditions to limit outdoor activities and wear face masks in affected areas.
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