Haze: Johor worst hit as Pasir Gudang records very unhealthy API of 203

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor remains the state hardest hit by the haze, with Pasir Gudang recording a very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading and seven other areas reporting unhealthy readings this morning.

According to the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), the air quality monitoring station in Pasir Gudang recorded an API reading of 203 as of 8am today.

The seven other areas in Johor that recorded unhealthy readings were Larkin (193), Pengerang (175), Batu Pahat (173), Kluang (170), Tangkak (165), Kota Tinggi (163) and Segamat (159).

Another 23 air quality monitoring stations nationwide also recorded unhealthy readings.

In Selangor, the affected areas were Johan Setia (183), Klang (181), Banting (170), Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam (169 each), and Kuala Selangor (155).

In Negri Sembilan, Nilai recorded a reading of 189, followed by Seremban (181) and Port Dickson (171).

In Melaka, Bandaraya Melaka recorded a reading of 178, followed by Bukit Rambai (177) and Alor Gajah (170).

In Perak, Seri Manjung recorded a reading of 173, followed by Tanjung Malim (164), Pegoh Ipoh (156) and Tasek Ipoh (153).

In Kuala Lumpur, Batu Muda recorded a reading of 170, while Cheras registered 168. Putrajaya recorded a reading of 173.

In Pahang, Temerloh recorded a reading of 157, followed by Rompin (153) and Jerantut (140).

Another 37 air quality monitoring stations recorded moderate API readings, while none recorded good air quality.