By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Oct 14: Lubok Antu, Serian, Sri Aman and Tebedu continue to record unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) above 100, as of 10am today.
According to the Natural Resources and Environment Board Sarawak (NREB), Lubok Antu recorded the highest API at 160, followed by Serian (151), Sri Aman (138), and Tebedu (116).
The remaining 16 stations with available readings recorded moderate air quality, with Kuching at 92, Samarahan and Kanowit at 93 each, and Belaga at 97.
Other readings included Sibu at 91, Kapit and Lawas at 89 each, Bintulu and Lundu at 81 each, Samalaju at 79, Sarikei at 75, Limbang at 74, Bario at 71, Miri at 70, Mukah at 68 and ILP Miri at 65.
No latest data was available for Betong (MCAQM).
Under Malaysia’s API classification, readings of 0 to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and above 300 hazardous. – DayakDaily
