SHAH ALAM, Oct 26 - The haze situation across the country has continued to improve since yesterday following a change in wind direction, except in Sarawak.
Berita Harian reported that Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the northeast monsoon, which begins tomorrow, is expected to prevent cross-border haze from neighbouring countries from entering Malaysia.
Persistent northeast winds will prevent the haze from moving into Malaysian airspace.
As of 7am today, most areas across the country recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in the good and moderate categories.
Meanwhile, MetMalaysia expects wet weather across most areas throughout this week, with rain in the early morning along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in other areas during the afternoon and evening.
The 2026/2027 northeast monsoon is expected to run from tomorrow until March 2027, with three to five episodes of continuous heavy rain forecast between November and January. This is expected to increase the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and locations near rivers.
Meanwhile, as of 6.30pm, all localities in Selangor are in the good range, according to the Environment Department's Air Pollutant Index Management System portal, while Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur is moderate at 77.
The only locations nationwide recording unhealthy levels of air are all in Sarawak: IPD Serian at 155, followed by Sarikei at 143, and Sibu at 136.
API readings of zero to 50 are classified as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and readings above 300 as hazardous.
