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Seven Sarawak areas breach unhealthy pollution levels as haze persists
Serian emerged as the most polluted location in Sarawak on Monday afternoon, with seven districts across the state recording Air Pollutant Index readings exceeding the unhealthy threshold of 100.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Air quality deteriorated across Sarawak on Monday, with seven areas surpassing unhealthy pollution levels as of 4pm, according to latest readings from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Serian district topped the list of polluted areas in the state, registering the highest API reading among affected locations. The exceeding of the 100-point threshold, which denotes unhealthy air quality, prompted authorities to monitor conditions closely throughout the afternoon.
The simultaneous breaches across multiple districts in Sarawak underscore mounting concerns over regional haze, which has periodically affected air quality across Southeast Asia. Residents in affected areas have been advised to limit outdoor activities and take precautionary health measures.
Environmental officials continue tracking air quality patterns, with forecasts expected to provide guidance on whether conditions will improve in coming days. The agency has urged the public to monitor official API readings regularly and heed health advisories issued by relevant authorities.