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Lubok Antu records very unhealthy air quality as haze persists
Lubok Antu emerged as the only district in Sarawak experiencing very unhealthy air quality levels on Monday afternoon, as regional haze conditions continued to affect the state.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUCHING — Air quality across Sarawak remained largely acceptable on Monday, with Lubok Antu standing alone among the state's districts in registering a "very unhealthy" Air Pollutant Index (API) reading as of 4 p.m. local time.
The inland district's elevated pollution levels contrasted with conditions recorded elsewhere in Sarawak, where most monitoring stations reported air quality within unhealthy or moderate ranges. Meteorological data indicated that regional haze continued to influence air quality across the broader region.
Authorities have been maintaining surveillance of air quality metrics across Sarawak's key population centres. The presence of very unhealthy readings in any district typically prompts advisories for vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor activities and wear appropriate protective masks.
Residents in affected areas are advised to monitor official air quality updates regularly and take precautionary measures as recommended by health authorities. The haze situation remains subject to weather pattern changes and transboundary pollution sources in the region.