S’gor hit by poor air quality


Blurry vision: Kuala Lumpur’s iconic buildings can hardly be seen through the haze. — LOW LAY PHON/ The Star

PETALING JAYA: Despite the poor air quality that has affected parts of Selangor, experts say there is a likelihood of clearer skies this Hari Raya season as rainy weather is expected in the coming days.

Data from the Environment Department showed both Klang and Banting in Selangor were plagued with unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings since the wee hours of yesterday.

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