Klang:A total of 34 areas across Malaysia reported unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5 pm today. Klang, located in Selangor, recorded the highest API reading of 195.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Johor had eight areas with unhealthy readings, including Pasir Gudang (184), Batu Pahat (179), Larkin and Tangkak (178 each), Pengerang (166), Kluang (165), Segamat (162), and Kota Tinggi (160).

In Selangor, besides Klang, five other areas also reported unhealthy API levels Johan Setia (192), Shah Alam (180), Banting (174), Petaling Jaya (169), and Kuala Selangor (161). In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai (191), Seremban (181), and Port Dickson (173) showed similar unhealthy readings.

Additional areas with unhealthy air quality included Bukit Rambai (178), Melaka City (176), and Alor Gajah (175) in Melaka; Putrajaya (177); Cheras (174) and Batu Muda (166) in Kuala Lumpur; and Tanjung Malim (174), Seri Manjung (173), Pegoh, Ipoh (153), and Tasek, Ipoh (151) in Perak.

In Pahang, Temerloh (158), Jerantut (156), Rompin (154), and Indera Mahkota, Kuantan (135) recorded unhealthy API readings. Other affected areas were Kemaman, Terengganu (138); Sandakan, Sabah (125); and Samarahan, Sarawak (117).

Nationwide, 34 areas recorded moderate API readings, while none achieved good air quality. API readings are categorized as follows zero to 50 indicates good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and over 300 hazardous.