Haze: Klang, Putrajaya, KL among 36 areas with unhealthy air quality
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor and Johor remained the states worst affected by the haze, with 36 air quality monitoring stations recording unhealthy readings as of 1pm today.
The haze has affected 36 air quality monitoring stations across Selangor, Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negri Sembilan, and Pahang, with unhealthy air quality readings recorded in these regions. Klang in Selangor recorded the highest API reading at 194, while Putrajaya in Kuala Lumpur recorded 176. The Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System indicates that eight areas in Johor and six in Selangor recorded unhealthy API readings.
In contrast, 32 stations recorded moderate API readings, while no stations reported very unhealthy or hazardous air quality.
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