Environment news in Dewan Kampung Sampat

1. Abang Johari: Haze cooperation with neighbours handled via Asean, diplomacy

   6 hours ago Borneo Post Kuching, Sarawak 47.4 km

   Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said cooperation with neighbouring countries on transboundary haze is being handled through Asean mechanisms and diplomatic channels. He spoke in Kuching after launching the Sarawak SHInE International Conference, as Sarawak continues to experience haze linked to fires in Indonesia. Serian, Kuching, Samarahan and Sri Aman have been worst hit, with schools closed and a brief state of emergency declared in Serian from Sept 4-7.

2. Sarawak declares emergency as haze from Kalimantan fires worsens

   5 days ago New Straits Times Kuching, Sarawak 47.4 km

   Sarawak has declared a state of emergency as the Air Pollutant Index in Kuching reached hazardous levels, caused by forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia. The haze has spread across the region, affecting other Asean countries, and leaders are calling for stronger regional cooperation to combat the annual crisis.

3. Serian air pollutant index drops to 287, five Sarawak locations remain very unhealthy

   5 days ago Harian Metro Serian, Sarawak 48.2 km

   The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Serian, Sarawak, has dropped to 287 as of 1pm, still in the very unhealthy category. Five other locations in Sarawak also recorded very unhealthy readings, while 25 other areas nationwide recorded unhealthy readings.

4. Serian Air Pollutant Index drops to 390, still hazardous

   5 days ago Berita Harian Serian, Sarawak 48.2 km

   The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Serian, Sarawak, dropped to 390 as of 7am, but remains in the hazardous category. Yesterday, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong declared a state of emergency for the entire Serian Division after readings exceeded 500. Three other locations in Sarawak recorded very unhealthy readings.

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6. MBKS plans new drains to curb flash floods in Kuching city centre

   6 days ago Borneo Post Jalan Padungan, Kuching, Sarawak 46.1 km

   Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is stepping up efforts to address recurring flash floods in Kuching city centre, particularly along Jalan Padungan, Jalan Chan Chin Ann and Jalan Abell. Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the proposed mitigation works include building about 200 metres of additional reinforced concrete box drain to improve drainage capacity. The project will proceed to tender once plans are finalised.

7. Kuching air quality hits hazardous 306, Serian and Sri Aman very unhealthy

   6 days ago Harian Metro Kuching, Sarawak 47.4 km

   Kuching in Sarawak recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 306, classified as hazardous, as of 9am. Serian (279) and Sri Aman (248) were at very unhealthy levels, while 10 other areas nationwide were unhealthy.

8. El Nino, dry conditions, haze expected to persist in stages until May next year - Expert

   6 days ago Astro Awani Serian 48.2 km

   Experts warn that El Nino will prolong dry conditions and haze in stages until May next year, with fires expected to shift from Indonesia to northern Sarawak and Sabah. Current air quality readings show hazardous levels in Serian, Sarawak, and very unhealthy levels in Kuching, Sri Aman, and Samarahan.

9. Indonesia's cloud-seeding efforts to fight fires hit by lack of clouds; haze reaches hazardous levels in Sarawak

   6 days ago Sarawak Tribune Serian, Sarawak 48.2 km

   Indonesia's weather modification operations to combat forest fires are constrained by a lack of suitable clouds in Kalimantan and Sumatra. The resulting haze has severely impacted Sarawak, with Serian recording a hazardous API reading of 345, prompting the state to launch its own cloud-seeding operations.