Literally overnight, the haze conditions in Port Klang and Banting have worsened dramatically, with the two areas’ API readings spiking to hazardous levels at midnight Friday.
As of 7am this morning, Banting recorded an API score of 316, down from a high of 322 at 4am. Port Klang’s API reading was even higher, registering 352 at 7am.
An API of between 51 to 100 is considered moderate, 101-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy and 301 and above hazardous.
A further 13 areas recorded unhealthy API readings as of 7am Friday. These are Muar (111), Malacca city (115), Bukit Rambai (134), Nilai (165), Port Dickson (168), Seremban (155), Tanjung Malim (107), Kuala Selangor (152), Petaling Jaya (186), Shah Alam (165), Batu Muda (176), Cheras (147) and Putrajaya (176).
Story: The Star Online
