KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 26 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings this morning, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, recording the highest at 191.
According to the Environment Department’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, seven other areas in Johor also recorded unhealthy readings, namely Larkin (181) and Kota Tinggi (183), Pengerang (178), Batu Pahat (168), Kluang (161), Tangkak (159) and Segamat (155).
In Selangor, Johan Setia recorded an API reading of 164, followed by Shah Alam (160), Klang (157), Petaling Jaya (156) and Banting (155).
Putrajaya recorded a reading of 158, while Cheras and Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recorded 156 and 155, respectively.
In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded the highest reading at 171, followed by Seremban (167) and Port Dickson (151).
In Melaka, Bukit Rambai recorded 163, followed by Alor Gajah (160) and Melaka City (155).
In Sabah, Sandakan recorded readings of 152, while Serian in Sarawak recorded 154.
Another 40 areas recorded moderate air quality, while two recorded good readings.
API readings of zero to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and above 300 hazardous.
