Kuala Selangor’s air quality hits unhealthy level with API of 137
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An API reading between 101 and 200 is considered unhealthy, while 51 to 100 is considered moderate.
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PETALING JAYA - The Air Pollutant Index (API) in Malaysia’s Kuala Selangor is at an unhealthy level of 137 as at 11.35am on July 24.
According to the Malaysian Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims), out of their 68 stations, 64 have recorded moderate API levels, with three areas falling under the good category.
An API reading between 101 and 200 is considered unhealthy, while 51 to 100 is considered moderate.
Currently, Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam in Selangor have an API of 92, followed by Johan Setia in Selangor and Nilai, Negri Sembilan with 89.
Other areas with slightly higher readings include Petaling Jaya with 85 and Cheras in Kuala Lumpur with 84.
In Sarawak, the API readings range from 74 to 59, while in Sabah they range from 78 to 52.
The areas with good API readings are Langkawi, Kedah, at 40, Kangar, Perlis, at 42, and Balik Pulau, Penang, at 50. THE STAR/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK
