Malaysians can check haze forecasts up to five days ahead using MyCMAQ
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians can use the Malaysian Community Multiscale Air Quality Model (MyCMAQ) to check air pollution forecasts up to five days ahead, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians can now access air pollution forecasts up to five days ahead through the Malaysian Community Multiscale Air Quality Model (MyCMAQ), announced Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup. Developed by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), MyCMAQ offers high-resolution forecasts of air quality and atmospheric pollutant concentrations throughout Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
During a session of Ministers' Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, Kurup urged citizens to refer to the platform to make necessary preparations and take action over the next five days, in response to concerns over worsening haze. The system aims to provide more responsive air quality forecasts and haze warnings that are easier for the public to understand.
Malaysia currently operates 68 automatic air quality monitoring stations, managed by the Department of Environment (DoE), which continuously monitor six major air pollutants using equipment that adheres to standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. While some areas lack dedicated stations, air quality data in those locations is sourced from the nearest monitoring station within the regional network.
Kurup promised future expansions to increase the number of stations, ensuring more accurate readings nationwide.
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