KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 24 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 1pm today, with Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest at 172.
The Department of Environment's (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) showed that Nilai, Alor Gajah and Bukit Rambai each recorded an API reading of 166.
They were followed by Bandaraya Melaka (164), Batu Muda and Tangkak (163 each), Seremban (162), and Petaling Jaya and Batu Pahat (158 each).
Meanwhile, 42 other areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings, including Pegoh and Tasek in Ipoh, Balok Baru in Kuantan, Kuching and Samarahan.
Two other monitoring stations, Kimanis and Limbang, recorded good API readings.
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