Kuantan gets respite from haze after downpour, air quality remains mixed
KUANTAN: Heavy rain in the state capital today brought some relief after weeks of prolonged haze that had caused unhealthy air quality.
Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang, has experienced a brief respite from the prolonged haze that had plagued the region for weeks, bringing the air quality index (API) reading to a moderate level of 80 at 10am today. The previous day, the API reading had been recorded at an unhealthy level of 155, placing Kuantan among the worst-affected districts in the state, alongside Temerloh and Jerantut.
Schools in Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin have since reopened after a two-day closure due to worsening haze conditions, with outdoor activities postponed and students encouraged to wear face masks. The haze is believed to be caused by seasonal forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, particularly in Sumatra and the Indonesian part of Borneo.
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