Air pollutant index (API) readings throughout the Klang Valley have continued to rise amid worsening haze since yesterday morning. Very easy to set up, they only require a WIFI access point and a USB power supply. KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Hazy conditions in the country worsened today as smoke billowing from Indonesian fires surpassed levels not seen since 2015. Schools in Selangor and several other states had closed on Thursday and Friday due to the worsening haze.
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In the central region of the peninsula, the Greater Klang Valley continues to be enveloped in a thick haze that left many areas with air quality bordering on “very unhealthy” levels. Once connected, air pollution levels are reported instantaneously and in real-time on our maps In the north of the peninsula, most areas were either “moderate” or just inside the “unhealthy” band. PETALING JAYA: Fifty-seven schools in Kuala Langat and Klang districts will close on Monday (Sept 23) after the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings went over the 200 mark. Schools in areas with air pollution readings of over 100 have been asked to stop all outdoor activities. If the pollution readings shoot up past 200, the schools can close after reporting the matter to the state education department. Now.”, Report: Annual haze may return, possible further complications to Covid-19 patients, Indonesian fires burnt 1.6 mln hectares of land this year, say researchers, Nearly 1,500 cases of open burning in Malaysia during haze season, says deputy minister. Copyright © 2020 FMT Media Sdn Bhd.
According to health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the number of patients seeking treatment for haze-related illnesses has risen by 40%. Most areas in Johor were marginally into the “unhealthy” except Segamat (154) and Larkin (125). Please use the report feature that is available below each comment to flag offending comments for our moderators to take action. Haze expected to worsen as hotspots persist in Indonesia, Haze: S'wak Education Dept orders schools in 200 API areas to close, DCM: Earliest possible date for cloud seeding in S'wak is Thursday, Jakim calls on all mosques to hold prayers for rain, Who in Umno wants to see DAP return to power, asks Bersatu leader, Anifah: Anwar's PM bid is just election propaganda, COMMENT | The cost of Muhyiddin’s overreach in Sabah, Photo of woman sheltering senior citizen from heat melts hearts, No.