Daily Weather Updates news in Hospital Sri Aman Sri Aman Sarawak
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Sri Aman records only 'very unhealthy' API reading of 216 as haze persists
As of 4pm, Sri Aman in Sarawak was the only area in Malaysia with a 'very unhealthy' Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 216. Sarawak remained the worst-affected state, with 11 areas recording unhealthy readings, while 35 areas nationwide reported unhealthy air quality.
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DoE monitors bush, peatland fires in Mukah and Daro amid Sarawak dry spell
The Department of Environment is closely monitoring bush and peatland fires near Jalan Sibujaya Barat in Mukah and Sungai Nai in Daro, Sarawak, amid a dry spell. While the fire in Mukah is mostly controlled, about 2.5 hectares are still burning in Daro. The DoE is also tracking air quality, with Kuching and Sri Aman recording very unhealthy API readings.
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Sarawak cloud seeding extended, Batang Ai Dam at Emergency Level 3
The cloud seeding operation in Sarawak has been extended until tomorrow as water levels at the Batang Ai Hydroelectric Dam continue to drop, placing it at Emergency Level 3. The operation is focusing on the catchment areas of the Batang Ai and Murum dams, with rain recorded in some areas, though its effectiveness is affected by weather factors such as wind and haze.
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Sarawak haze eases as Serian API drops from hazardous level
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, with no areas recording hazardous API readings as of 1.45pm. Serian, where an emergency was declared yesterday, saw its reading drop to 287, still in the 'very unhealthy' range. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said workplaces in Serian may operate with health precautions while the committee monitors the situation.