Kuala lumpur: A total of 28 areas nationwide recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 9.45 am today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Malaysia Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal reported that five areas in Perak recorded unhealthy readings, namely Tasek Ipoh (182), Seri Manjung (180), Pegoh Ipoh (160), Taiping (157), and Tanjung Malim (154).

In Penang, four areas recorded unhealthy readings, namely Seberang Jaya (156), Minden (156), Seberang Perai (154), and Balik Pulau (110), while Selangor also recorded four areas with unhealthy levels, including Johan Setia (157), Shah Alam (154), Banting (144), and Petaling Jaya (135).

Kuala Lumpur's Cheras (157) and Batu Muda (155) recorded unhealthy readings, while Putrajaya registered a reading of 157. Negeri Sembilan had unhealthy readings in Nilai (157) and Seremban (151), and Melaka recorded three areas: Bukit Rambai (148), Bandaraya Melaka (133), and Alor Gajah (111).

In Johor, the affected areas included Batu Pahat (152) and Kluang (144), while Kedah recorded unhealthy levels in Sungai Petani (160) and Kulim Hi-Tech (132). Additionally, three other states each recorded one unhealthy area: Kuala Terengganu (153) in Terengganu, Jerantut (152) in Pahang, and Kuching (109) in Sarawak.

Furthermore, 32 areas nationwide recorded readings at moderate levels, while eight areas had good readings. An API reading of zero to 50 indicates good air quality, 51 to 100 is moderate, 101 to 200 is unhealthy, 201 to 300 is very unhealthy, and 301 and above is hazardous.