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By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Aug 9: A total of eight areas in Sarawak have recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) readings as of 12pm today.
According to the Air Pollutant Index of Malaysia (APIMS), the eight areas are Serian (170), Samarahan (156), Bintulu (155), Kuching (154), Sri Aman (153), Sarikei (133), Samalaju (152), and Miri (117).
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Other areas recorded moderate readings, with Mukah, Sibu, and ILP Miri nearing the unhealthy level at 95, 93, and 92, respectively.
Meanwhile, Limbang recorded an API reading of 82 while Kapit recorded 73.
An API reading for good air quality is from zero to 50; 51 to 100 is moderate; 101 to 200 is unhealthy; 201 to 300 is very unhealthy; and above 300 is hazardous. — DayakDaily
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