Environment news in Samarahan

2 stories within reach of Samarahan, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Sarawak says no emergency unless API breaches 500, Serian readings remain hazardous

   21 hours ago Malay Mail Kuching 19.6 km

   Sarawak will only declare a state of emergency if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 500 or above, as Serian continues to record hazardous readings. The state government is monitoring the situation closely.

2. Serian API nears 500 as four Sarawak areas hit hazardous levels

   17 hours ago Malay Mail Serian 45.7 km

   Air pollution in Serian, Sarawak, reached a hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 476, nearing the 500 maximum, with four areas in Sarawak hitting hazardous levels. The worsening haze has prompted health warnings and calls for residents to stay indoors.