{
  "id": 9458502,
  "title": "Sarawak haze map darkens with Lundu’s sharp rise, Serian and Kanowit still choking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/sarawak-haze-map-darkens-with-lundus-sharp-rise-serian-and-kanowit-9458502",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T01:03:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/24/sarawak-haze-map-darkens-with-lundus-sharp-rise-serian-and-kanowit-still-choking/236286"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuching, Sarawak, experienced worsening air quality on September 24 as the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings soared above the 'Very Unhealthy' threshold in several locations. The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) reported that Lundu, Serian, and Kanowit all reached API levels exceeding 200, joining Kuching in the 'Very Unhealthy' category. Lundu's API increased from 163 to 223, Serian from 201 to 218, and Kanowit from 211 to 216. Kuching, which had previously recorded 'Unhealthy' air quality, saw its API rise from 185 to 195. Additionally, Tebedu's API jumped from 176 to 194, while Samarahan's rose from 182 to 188. Other locations, such as Lubok Antu and Bario, maintained their air quality within the 'Unhealthy' and 'Moderate' ranges, respectively. In contrast, five areas, including Kapit, ILP Miri, Limbang, and Lawas, saw improvements in air quality and dropped below the 'Unhealthy' category, falling into the 'Moderate' range.",
  "summary": "KUCHING, Sept 24 — Air quality in Lundu deteriorated to the ‘Very Unhealthy’ level this morning, joini...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Serian haze worsens as API hits 221, 108 schools to close",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/serian-haze-worsens-as-api-hits-221-108-schools-to-close",
        "published": "2026-09-24T00:22:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sarawak haze map darkens with Lundu’s sharp rise, Serian and Kanowit still choking",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/sarawak-haze-map-darkens-with-lundus-sharp-rise-serian-and-kanowit",
        "published": "2026-09-24T01:03:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Borneo Post Online",
        "title": "Haze forces temporary closure of 34 schools in Lundu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/haze-forces-temporary-closure-of-34-schools-in-lundu",
        "published": "2026-09-24T01:42:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}