Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels - Yahoo
Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels Yahoo
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Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels Yahoo
Sarawak's air quality deteriorated significantly, with four areas recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4pm today. The worsening haze has raised health concerns for residents in the affected regions.
Four areas in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at dangerous levels as of 4pm, with Serian District Police Headquarters recording the highest reading of 445.
Sarawak's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, along with the Rural Water Supply Department, has deployed 119 water tankers to address water shortages caused by the El Niño drought. The initiative aims to ensure continuous water supply to affected areas in the state.
Malaysia's air quality deteriorated sharply, with four areas in Sarawak recording hazardous API readings due to haze from 324 hotspots in Kalimantan. The DOE reported worsening conditions across the country.
An injured wild elephant named Sulong has reappeared in Gerik, Perak, raising concerns as its leg remains injured. The elephant's long journey along Malaysia's East-West Highway has captured public attention, with growing worry over its condition.
Sarawak's air quality deteriorated, with four monitoring stations in Serian, Kuching, Samarahan, and Sri Aman recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5pm today.
UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed highlighted that rising seas in the Pacific are the 'other side of the story' after deadly floods in Nepal, urging world leaders to witness the impact firsthand.
Air pollution in Serian, Sarawak, reached a hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 476, nearing the 500 maximum, with four areas in Sarawak hitting hazardous levels. The worsening haze has prompted health warnings and calls for residents to stay indoors.
Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra, Indonesia, erupted on Monday morning, spewing volcanic ash about 3.5 kilometers above its summit.
Mount Sinabung in Indonesia's North Sumatra province erupted on Monday morning, sending a thick column of volcanic ash about 3.5 kilometers above its summit. The event highlights ongoing volcanic activity in the region.
Rescuers in Nepal continue searching through mud and debris for a sixth day after glacial floods from the China-Nepal border caused a devastating disaster, with nearly 5,000 people reported missing.
Nestle Malaysia's Beach and Underwater Cleanup Initiative, which began in 2019, has been expanded to include environmental conservation, education, and community engagement to protect the country's coastal and marine ecosystems.
Sarawak will conduct cloud seeding from September 3 to 5 to mitigate worsening haze conditions, which have led to the shutdown of four water treatment plants in the region.
Sarawak will only declare a state of emergency if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 500 or above, as Serian continues to record hazardous readings. The state government is monitoring the situation closely.
Japan has selected a city near Tokyo as a potential site for nuclear waste disposal. The selection process spans about 20 years in three stages, with preliminary surveys offering subsidies up to US$13 million.