Four areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy API levels as of 5 pm today, with Serian registering the highest reading at 156.
KUALA LUMPUR: Four areas in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at an unhealthy level as of 5 pm today, with the monitoring station at the Serian district police headquarters recording the highest reading at 156.
According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, three other areas that also recorded unhealthy levels are Sibu (152), Sarikei (152), and Kuching (130).
Meanwhile, 32 areas recorded good air quality, while another 32 areas recorded moderate API level.
API readings between 0 and 50 are categorised as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, while readings exceeding 300 are categorised as hazardous.