After weeks of having to deal with dry weather and water shortage (and now water rationing), Malaysians have been hit with the haze. And this time, there are no neighbouring countries to blame.
According to yesterday’s air pollutant index (API) reading, air quality has shot up to unhealthy levels in several places. Port Klang recorded a reading of 136 as of yesterday evening. Seremban registered a reading of 112, Shah Alam had 101, Banting had 117 and Seri Manjung in Perak recorded 109. These readings are considered unhealthy as an API of 100 to 200 is categorised as unhealthy.
Places with moderate readings include Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur (92), Petaling Jaya (100), Kuala Selangor (98), Taiping (100), Ipoh (83), Muar (97), Prai in Penang (94) and Sungai Petani in Kedah (99).
According to national weather centre director Muhammad Helmi of the Meteorological department, it is normal for Malaysia to be experiencing haze at this time of the year because of the dry season. This is due to the end of the north-east monsoon season. However, he did say that compared to last year, the haze this year is much worse due to open burning, forest fires and peat fires.
Unfortunately, Malaysians will have to deal with the haze a little while longer as there is not enough rain or strong winds to help clear the haze particles.
Story from: The Star
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