13 Sarawak Areas Log Unhealthy Air As Haze Persists
What happened
Thirteen areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9 am today, according to Bernama and The Sun.
Sri Aman and Serian District Police Headquarters posted the highest reading: 180.
Where the readings were highest
Sri Aman and Serian District Police Headquarters both recorded an API of 180, placing them at the top of the 13 affected areas.
A reading of 180 falls within the unhealthy range on Malaysia's API scale.
How the API is classified
Malaysia's API scale sorts air quality into numeric bands. The unhealthy band indicates air quality that can affect health.
At 180, the reading sits well inside that unhealthy range.
Why it matters
Thirteen areas logging unhealthy readings points to a wide spread across the state.
Unhealthy API levels can affect daily activity and public health.
Impact on Sarawak
Sri Aman and Serian District Police Headquarters were the worst-hit locations. Residents in the 13 affected areas face unhealthy air conditions.
The readings were taken as of 9 am today.
What comes next
Authorities monitor API readings on an ongoing basis. The 9 am figures give an early snapshot of the day's air quality.
Further updates are expected as conditions change.