Environment news in Batu Lintang
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Third cloud-seeding operation in Sarawak begins today
The third series of cloud-seeding operations in Sarawak began today, focusing on the Batang Ai dam in Sri Aman before moving to Murum and Bakun in Belaga to boost water levels and reduce haze. The operation, running until September 5, is a multi-agency effort coordinated by the state disaster management committee.
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Sarawak haze eases as hazardous API readings drop to two stations
Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings falling to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in the state have moved into the 'very unhealthy' category. Air quality in some areas outside Sarawak, including Selangor and Sabah, has deteriorated.