Klang Valley haze clears, but Serian nears very unhealthy API
Parts of Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu also continue to report unhealthy air quality.
KUALA LUMPUR - As of 10 am today, twelve areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings, with the highest reading of 194 coming from Serian in Sarawak. The Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) reported that three additional areas in Sarawak, namely Kuching, Samarahan, and Sri Aman, also had unhealthy API readings of 188, 182, and 159, respectively.
In Johor, five areas experienced unhealthy API readings, with Pasir Gudang and Batu Pahat both at 156. Kluang and Larkin followed at 154 and 151, while Kota Tinggi recorded a reading of 102. Negeri Sembilan saw Nilai and Seremban both with a reading of 151, while Paka in Terengganu recorded 154. Nationwide, 45 areas had moderate API readings, while 11 areas were categorized as having good air quality.
API readings range from zero to 50 indicating good air quality, 51 to 100 for moderate, 101 to 200 for unhealthy, 201 to 300 for very unhealthy, and above 300 being hazardous.
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