Haze worsens in Penang


GEORGE TOWN: The haze situation has worsened in the state with the Air Pollution Index (API) recording unhealthy levels in two areas on the island over the course of Friday (Sept 13).

According to the Department of Environment (DOE), Balik Pulau and Minden had API readings of 137 and 107 respectively at noon.

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