KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 – As of 2 pm today, Shah Alam was recorded ‘very unhealthy’ Air Pollution Index (API) readings on 225. Meanwhile, 31 areas throughout the country still had ‘unhealthy’ Air Pollution Index (API) readings. According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) portal, Port Klang recorded the highest reading at 198, followed by Putrajaya (192); Banting (190); Petaling Jaya (185); Batu Muda (181); Seri Aman (160); and USM, Penang (156).
Also at the unhealthy level wereCheras, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Selangor and Seberang Jaya 2 with all the reading of 154, S K Jalan Pagoh (153); Seri Manjung and Seremban (both 152); Kangar (151); Nilai (150); Langkawi (149); Bakar Arang and Alor Setar (both 145); Samarahan (143); Jalan Tasek (141); Kuching (137); Tajung Malim (128); Perai (127); Kg. Air Pitih (124); Sarikei (123); Bukit Rambai (110); Bandaraya Melaka (104); Port Dickson and Sibu (both 103); and Jerantut and SMK Tanjung Chat (both 102).
The API readings of between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 (moderate), 101 to 200 (unhealthy), 201 to 300 (very unhealthy) and 300 and above (dangerous). For more information, public can visit to the portal of apims.doe.gov.my on the API readings.
