Daily Weather Updates news in Malaysia
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Samarahan API falls to 98, Lubok Antu stays very unhealthy
Air quality in Samarahan improved as its API dropped to 98 at 8am Monday from 147 at 9pm Sunday. Kanowit and Lundu also left the unhealthy zone, while Lubok Antu remained very unhealthy at 205. Several other Sarawak areas stayed unhealthy.
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Sarawak API readings stay below 200, Serian highest at 183
Air quality across Sarawak remained below the very unhealthy level as of 6pm on Sept 10, with all monitored locations recording API readings under 200. Serian recorded the highest reading at 183, followed by Lundu at 180 and Samarahan and Sarikei at 179 each. Seven locations recorded moderate air quality, with Bario lowest at 64.
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Sarawak API readings all below 200 as of 1pm
Air quality across Sarawak improved on Sept 10, with all monitored areas recording API readings below 200 as of 1pm. Sarikei had the highest reading at 189, followed by Lundu at 185 and Serian at 182, while Bario recorded the lowest at 62.
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Taman Melawati flash flood causes 3km traffic jam on MRR2
A sudden flash flood in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, caused a severe 3-kilometre traffic jam on the MRR2 highway this afternoon. The flood, triggered by heavy rain, left many vehicles stranded on the road between Zoo Negara and KL East Mall. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes.
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Central Singapore PSI hits 102, air quality enters unhealthy range
Central Singapore's 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reached 102 at 11pm on Sept 9, entering the unhealthy range. The National Environment Agency (NEA) attributes the haze to smoke plumes from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, and forecasts the PSI to remain at the higher end of moderate to the lower end of unhealthy.
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Sarawak air quality improves in Sibu, Miri and Lawas; Lundu and Serian still very unhealthy
Air quality in Sibu, Miri and Lawas improved to moderate by noon, according to the Natural Resources and Environment Board's API readings. However, Lundu and Serian remain in the very unhealthy category, with API readings above 200.
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Kuching, Samarahan air quality improves but remains unhealthy as Sarawak haze eases
Kuching and Samarahan in Sarawak moved out of the 'very unhealthy' air quality category on Wednesday morning, with API readings dropping to 186. However, Lundu and Serian remain in the 'very unhealthy' range, and much of the state continues to experience moderate to unhealthy air quality.
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Serian air quality remains very unhealthy at 212, 28 other areas unhealthy
Air quality in Serian, Sarawak remains very unhealthy with an API reading of 212 as of 8 am. A total of 28 areas nationwide, including in Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, recorded unhealthy readings. Four areas recorded good readings, while 23 areas were at moderate levels.
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HSL buys over 5,000 N95 masks as haze disrupts Kuching construction sites
Hock Seng Lee (HSL) has purchased more than 5,000 N95 masks for its workers in Kuching as persistent haze affects its construction sites. The company has tightened safety measures, including daily briefings on mask use and extra caution for drivers and crane operators, and has extended precautions to its office and retail staff.
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UMS health expert advises high-risk groups to be cautious amid haze
An expert from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has advised high-risk groups, including children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with asthma or heart disease, to be more vigilant due to the current haze. The haze contains pollutants that can worsen respiratory symptoms, and the public is advised to limit outdoor activities and wear appropriate masks.
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Five Sarawak areas remain in very unhealthy air quality range despite rain
As of 6pm on Sept 8, air quality in several parts of Sarawak improved, but five areas remained in the very unhealthy category. Lundu recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 298, followed by Kuching, Serian, Samarahan and Sri Aman, with readings based on data from NREB and DOE.
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Four areas in Sarawak record very unhealthy API, Kuching highest at 261
As of 3pm, four areas in Sarawak recorded very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with Kuching recording the highest at 261. The Department of Environment reported 23 other areas in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak also recorded unhealthy API readings, due to hotspots in Kalimantan and Sumatra.
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Sarawak haze crisis: Fires in Indonesian Borneo push API to 521, schools closed
Fires across Indonesia's Borneo and Sumatra islands have caused severe haze in Sarawak, with the Air Pollutant Index in Serian peaking at a hazardous 521. The Education Ministry ordered 647 schools in Sarawak to close from Sept 7 to 11, and the King has consented to a state of emergency in the Serian Division. The fires released over 23 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions between Aug 28 and Sept 3.
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MetMalaysia: 5.2-Magnitude Quake in Flores Poses No Tsunami Threat to Malaysia
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Flores region in Indonesia at 12.40pm today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) confirmed the quake's details and stated there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
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Penang airport flights normal despite haze and Jakarta volcanic ash cancellations
Penang International Airport operations remain normal despite haze affecting the state. Several flights to Jakarta were cancelled due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, but no large-scale stranding of passengers occurred. The state government is also preparing for two new international direct routes in October.
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Lundu and Serian hit hazardous API readings as Sarawak haze worsens
Air quality in Lundu and Serian, Sarawak, reached hazardous levels on Tuesday morning, with API readings above 300. Kuching and several other locations in the state recorded very unhealthy air quality, while some areas like Limbang and Kapit saw improvements.
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Expert: Extreme El Nino could put major pressure on Malaysia's agriculture sector
A climatologist has warned that the El Nino phenomenon, expected to strengthen to a very strong or extreme level, could put significant pressure on Malaysia's agricultural sector, especially if hot and dry conditions persist. This could affect crop production, strain water supplies for farming, and potentially disrupt food production and commodities like palm oil.
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Expert: Indonesian volcanic ash no threat to Malaysia for now
A meteorology expert from Universiti Malaya said volcanic ash from eruptions in Indonesia, including Mount Anak Krakatau, poses no direct risk to Malaysia for now. The movement of the ash depends on atmospheric winds, which are currently blowing more towards Java and the South China Sea. The main risk of volcanic ash is to aviation, as particles can damage aircraft engines.