KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Four areas in the peninsula recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with Cheras recording the highest reading of 169 as of 9am today.
Based on the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) by the Department of Environment (DOE), other areas with API of above 100 are Batu Pahat with a reading of 158 and Larkin in Johor with a reading of 137, as well as Bukit Rambai in Melaka with a reading of 156.
Meanwhile, 60 areas recorded a moderate API levels with readings of berween 51 and 100, while four other areas recorded good API readings of less than 50.
An API reading of zero to 50 indicates the air quality is good; a reading of between 51 and 100, is moderate; a reading of between 101 and 200 is unhealthy; a reading of between 201 and 300 is very unhealthy and a reading above 300 is hazardous.
The API data is issued hourly based on readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations located throughout the country.
— Bernama
