{
  "id": 721249,
  "title": "Seven areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API levels, down from nine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/seven-areas-in-sarawak-record-unhealthy-api-levels-down-from-nine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T02:15:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/13/seven-areas-in-sarawak-record-unhealthy-api-levels-down-from-nine/231160"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Seven areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) readings due to transboundary haze as of 8am. The areas are Samarahan, Serian, Kuching, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Mukah, and Sibu. Their API readings are 183, 183, 177, 159, 158, 152, and 152 respectively.\n\nThe API readings indicate that the air quality in these areas is unhealthy, with readings between 101 and 200. According to the Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS), an API reading of zero to 50 indicates good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and an API above 300 is hazardous.\n\nThe API data is released hourly, based on 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. This represents a decrease from nine areas with unhealthy API readings the previous morning.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Seven areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API levels, down from nine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/seven-areas-in-sarawak-record-unhealthy-api-levels-down-from-nine-727376",
        "published": "2026-08-13T02:15:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}