Natural Disasters across Malaysia
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West Kalimantan Air Quality Index Exceeds 1,000 as Haze Spreads Toward Malaysia
Indonesia's Air Pollutant Standard Index (ISPU) in West Kalimantan surged past 1,000, reaching 1,016 in Southeast Pontianak. The pollutants from forest and land fires are forecast to spread towards Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, with fire spots increasing across Kalimantan and Sumatra.
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JAS: Haze to stay high due to El Nino, API in Serian and Kuching remains hazardous
The Department of Environment (JAS) expects haze pollution in Malaysia to remain high for the next few days due to the El Nino phenomenon. As of 7 pm, the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in Serian and Kuching, Sarawak remained hazardous, while several other areas in Sarawak recorded very unhealthy readings.
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Sarawak governor warns air pollution could hit 800 if transboundary haze worsens
Sarawak's governor, Tun Wan Junaidi, warned that air pollution readings in parts of the state could reach 800 points if the transboundary haze worsens. He recalled the 1997 incident when Kuching was shrouded in smoke, and noted the current haze has forced the cancellation of National Day celebrations and school closures. He called for ASEAN environment ministers to meet on peatland management and fire prevention.
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Indonesian fire haze could drift towards Malaysia, Singapore
Indonesian authorities forecast that pollutants from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan are moving towards the Strait of Malacca and Natuna Sea, potentially affecting Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Fire spots have declined in priority provinces, but severe air pollution persists in parts of Kalimantan, with visibility below 1km in West Kalimantan.
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261 hotspots detected in Kalimantan as haze worsens air quality in Sarawak
A total of 261 hotspots were detected in Kalimantan on Aug 31, with another 63 in Sumatra, according to the Department of Environment. The resulting smoke haze has deteriorated air quality in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan, with several monitoring stations recording unhealthy to hazardous readings.
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Haze in Malaysia expected to persist, Serian records highest API of 396
An environmental health expert says the haze in Malaysia will not clear in the near future due to dry weather and El Nino. Several areas in Sarawak recorded very unhealthy to hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with Serian recording the highest. NADMA will conduct cloud-seeding operations in Sarawak, Kedah and Perlis from September 3 to 5.
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Cloud seeding to begin Sept 3 across 13 areas in Sarawak, Kedah, Perlis
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced cloud seeding operations will be conducted from Sept 3 to 5 across 13 areas in Sarawak, Kedah, and Perlis. The operation aims to alleviate severe haze in Sarawak and critically low water levels at dams in Kedah and Perlis. The National Disaster Management Agency, MetMalaysia, and the Royal Malaysian Air Force will carry out the operations.
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Zahid: Cloud seeding to begin soon at five locations in haze-hit Sarawak
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi announced that cloud seeding operations will be carried out at five locations in Sarawak, which is severely affected by haze. Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in several areas have reached hazardous levels, with Serian recording the highest at 415. The operation involves NADMA, MetMalaysia, and the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
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JAS: Schools, kindergartens, nurseries to close immediately if API exceeds 200
The Department of Environment (JAS) has issued a directive that schools, kindergartens and nurseries must close immediately if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading exceeds 200. The directive comes amid the current haze situation affecting the country.
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El Nino expected to peak in September, says MET Malaysia
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) has announced that the El Nino phenomenon is expected to peak in September. This statement serves as an early warning about the potential for more severe hot and dry weather in the country.