PETALING JAYA: The Air Pollutant Index (API) in Kuala Selangor is at an unhealthy level of 137 as of 11.35am on Thursday (July 24).
According to the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), out of their total 68 stations, 64 have recorded moderate levels while three areas are under the good category.
An API reading between 101 to 200 is considered unhealthy, while 51 to 100 is considered moderate.
Currently, Batu Muda and Shah Alam have an API of 92, followed by Johan Setia and Nilai, Negri Sembilan with 89.
Other areas with slightly higher readings include Petaling Jaya with 85 and Cheras with 84.
In Sarawak, the API readings range from 74 to 59, while in Sabah they range from 78 to 52.
The areas with good API readings are Langkawi (40), Kangar, Perlis (42), and Balik Pulau, Penang (50).
