General : Haze: Seven Areas In Sarawak Record Unhealthy API Readings, Serian Highest
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Seven areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9 am today, with the monitoring station at the Serian District Police Headquarters recording the highest reading of 172.
The haze situation in Sarawak continues to impact air quality, with seven areas recording unhealthy API levels as of 9am on October 26, according to the Department of Environment. The highest reading of 170 was recorded in Serian district police headquarters, while Sarikei, Samarahan, Kuching, Sibu, and Mukah reported readings of 157, 156, 157, 156, 115, and 116 respectively.
No areas in the country reached hazardous or very unhealthy API levels. Meanwhile, air quality remained moderate at 32 monitoring stations nationwide, with 29 stations reporting good air quality. The lowest API readings were observed in Balik Pulau, Penang (14), and Alor Setar and Langkawi in Kedah (19 each).
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