Summary
- Balik Pulau recorded an API of 153 and Minden 135.
- Nationwide, 38 areas reported unhealthy air quality at noon.
- Moderate transboundary haze was observed over Peninsular Malaysia.
GEORGE TOWN, September 15 — Air quality in Penang deteriorated to unhealthy levels on Monday, with Balik Pulau recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) of 153 and Minden 135 at noon.
The Department of Environment said 38 locations nationwide recorded unhealthy readings, while another 30 were moderate and none were classified good.
The highest readings were 185 in Johan Setia, Selangor, and Serian, Sarawak. The department said dry conditions persisted across parts of southern ASEAN.
While moderate transboundary haze was observed over Peninsular Malaysia. Authorities are monitoring API levels, hotspots and open burning as haze conditions develop.
