Massive drop in Brunei-Muara air quality; several areas hit by excessive hot weather


Hazy conditions seen in the Brunei-Muara District. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): A massive drop in air quality in the Brunei-Muara District was recorded by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe), as hazy conditions continue to plague the nation.

JASTRe reported that Brunei-Muara District saw a pollutant standard index (PSI) reading of 98, still in the moderate range. Readings of over 101 is considered ‘unhealthy’, according to the department. The district saw a PSI reading of 45 on Wednesday.

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