Kuala Lampur:A total of 29 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10 am today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the areas in Selangor included Johan Setia with an air pollutant index of 175, Cheras (172), Shah Alam (170), Batu Muda (166), Klang (163), Petaling Jaya (161), Banting (159), and Kuala Selangor (152).

In Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, the API stood at 166 and 163, respectively. Other affected areas were Nilai (170), Seremban (161), and Port Dickson (153) in Negeri Sembilan; Pasir Gudang (168), Larkin (165), Kota Tinggi (159), Pengerang (153), Batu Pahat (152), and Kluang (121) in Johor; Indera Mahkota and Balok Baru in Kuantan (162 each), Rompin (133), and Jerantut (122) in Pahang.

In Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu recorded an API of 157, with Kemaman (152) and Paka (151) also reporting unhealthy conditions. Bandaraya Melaka (155) and Bukit Rambai (153) in Melaka, along with Seri Manjung and Tanjung Malim in Perak (151 each), also showed concerning API levels.

Meanwhile, 36 areas had a moderate API reading while three areas experienced good air quality. An API reading of 0 to 50 indicates good air quality; 51 to 100 is moderate; 101 to 200 is considered unhealthy; 201 to 300 is very unhealthy, and 300 and above is hazardous.