Kuching & Samarahan Air Quality Hits 'Unhealthy' — API 133 & 135 as Haze Lingers
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Kuching and Samarahan recorded "unhealthy" air quality this morning — API readings at 133 and 135 as of 10am.
The Air Pollutant Index readings on Friday (Aug 7) pushed both areas past the unhealthy threshold of 100, making them the worst in Sarawak.
Sarikei is close behind at 90, followed by Sibu and Sri Aman at 86 each, and Bintulu at 83. Other areas like Mukah (76), Samalaju (75), Miri (66), Kapit (60), and Limbang (57) are still in the moderate range.
Location: Kuching & Samarahan
Details: API 133 (Kuching), 135 (Samarahan) as of 10am, Aug 7MetMalaysia Sarawak director Khairul Najib said the haze is caused by transboundary smoke from West Kalimantan, carried by seasonal southeast winds. Hotspots detected across the border are expected to keep the haze hanging around.
Source: DayakDaily
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