Haze: 8 areas record unhealthy API readings
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 6pm today, with Serian police headquarters in Sarawak recording the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 192.
On the evening of today, eight areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy air quality, with Serian police headquarters in Sarawak reporting the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 192. The Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal revealed that five other monitoring stations in Sarawak also logged unhealthy readings, including Kuching (180), Samarahan (177), Sri Aman (157), Sibu (152) and Sarikei (109).
In Terengganu, Paka recorded an API reading of 156, while Pasir Gudang in Johor reported 152. Meanwhile, 50 areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings, and 10 areas remained at the good level. API readings ranging from zero to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 denote moderate air quality, 101 to 200 indicate unhealthy air quality, 201 to 300 signify very unhealthy air quality, and readings above 300 are classified as hazardous.
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