SHAH ALAM, Oct 15 — Air quality in Selangor has become increasingly concerning, with Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in two areas approaching the 200 mark, while four others remain at unhealthy levels as of 8 am today.
According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Klang and Johan Setia recorded the highest readings at 192 each, followed by Shah Alam (180), Banting (170), Petaling Jaya (169) and Kuala Selangor (161).
Nationwide, 34 areas recorded unhealthy API levels, while another 34 registered moderate readings.
Apart from Selangor, Johor also recorded elevated readings, with Larkin at 188, Batu Pahat and Pasir Gudang (181 each), Tangkak (176), Pengerang (171), Kluang (164), Kota Tinggi (162) and Segamat (161).
In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded an API reading of 185, followed by Seremban (182) and Port Dickson (176).
In Melaka, unhealthy API levels were recorded in Bukit Rambai (185), Melaka City (178) and Alor Gajah (177).
Other areas recording unhealthy air quality included Putrajaya (176), as well as Cheras (172) and Batu Muda (162) in Kuala Lumpur.
In Perak, affected areas included Tanjung Malim (167), Seri Manjung (166) and Pegoh, Ipoh (102).
Meanwhile, Pahang recorded unhealthy readings in Temerloh (156), Jerantut (152), Indera Mahkota (152) and Rompin (151).
In Sarawak, Samarahan recorded an API reading of 153, followed by Serian (120), while Seberang Perai in Penang registered 144 and Kemaman in Terengganu recorded 105.
Under the API classification system, readings between 0 and 50 are categorised as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, while readings above 300 are classified as hazardous.
