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KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 15 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9 am today, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 180.
According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, seven other areas in Johor also recorded unhealthy API readings: Larkin (178), Kota Tinggi (166), Tangkak (164), Segamat (162), Pengerang (160), Kluang (159) and Batu Pahat (151).
In Pahang, Balok Baru in Kuantan recorded an API reading of 159, while Rompin registered 153. Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded 157.
In Terengganu, Kemaman and Kuala Terengganu recorded readings of 156 each, while Paka registered 133. In Melaka, Alor Gajah recorded 103.
Meanwhile, 50 areas recorded moderate air quality, while three recorded good air quality.
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 readings above 300 hazardous. - BERNAMA
