Weather news in Bukit Padang Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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Air pollution nears 200, Sabah activates operations control in 3 districts
Sabah has activated its operations control centre (PKOB) in Kota Kinabalu, Keningau and Papar as the Air Pollutant Index (IPU) approaches 200. The state government has issued guidelines including cancelling outdoor activities and recommending school closures if the IPU exceeds 200.
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Sabah activates disaster operations in haze-hit districts
Sabah's disaster operations control centres in Kota Kinabalu, Keningau and Papar have been activated as air pollutant index readings approach hazardous levels. The state government has recommended cancelling outdoor activities and closing schools if readings reach 200, while a haze emergency would only be declared at 500.
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Sabah activates disaster centres as haze worsens
The Sabah government has activated the State Disaster Operations Command Centre and district-level centres in Kota Kinabalu, Keningau and Papar as API readings approach 200. State Secretary Datuk Zainudin Aman outlined measures from the National Haze Action Plan, including suspending outdoor activities and recommending school closures if readings exceed 200.
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Avoid outdoor activities, advises Sabah State Disaster Management Committee
The Sabah State Disaster Management Committee advised vulnerable groups to avoid outdoor activities after several areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings, with Kota Kinabalu at 177. The advisory includes wearing masks, staying hydrated, and avoiding open burning.
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Unhealthy air quality in four Sabah areas
Air quality in four Sabah areas reached unhealthy levels as of 6pm, with Kota Kinabalu recording the highest API of 154. The Sabah Environment Department attributed the haze to transboundary smoke from forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan, and is stepping up enforcement patrols.