Environment news in Serikin Sarawak

1. Dogs stay indoors as hazardous haze puts walks on hold

   1 day ago Sarawak Tribune Kuching, Sarawak 34.7 km

   Hazardous haze in Kuching, Sarawak, has forced pet owners to keep their dogs indoors, replacing daily walks with indoor games and short bathroom breaks. The Air Pollutant Index reached 311, a hazardous level, prompting owners to monitor air quality and limit outdoor activities to protect their pets' health.

2. Hazardous air quality stations in Sarawak down to three at 4pm after Kanowit exits category

   1 day ago Borneo Post Kuching, Sarawak 34.7 km

   As of 4pm on Sept 3, three air quality monitoring stations in Sarawak—Kuching, IPD Serian, and Lubok Antu—recorded hazardous API readings, down from four after Kanowit improved. Lubok Antu had the highest API at 358, while many other stations across the state remained in the very unhealthy or unhealthy categories.

3. Agricultural activity believed to be cause of forest fire on Pulau Bruit

   2 days ago Saluran 122 Kampung Kut, Pulau Bruit, Daro, Sarawak 37.4 km

   A forest fire believed to be caused by agricultural activities has destroyed about 7.5 hectares near Kampung Kut, Pulau Bruit, Daro. Firefighters have extinguished about three hectares and are working to control the remaining 4.5 hectares, facing challenges from hot weather and limited water supply.

4. Kuching Esplanade quiet due to haze, traders remain loyal waiting for customers

   1 day ago Berita Harian Esplanade Tebingan Kuching, Kuching, Sarawak 45.1 km

   Haze in Kuching has emptied the Esplanade Tebingan Kuching, with traders reporting a sharp drop in customers and income. The article also notes a rise in upper respiratory tract infections in Sarawak linked to the poor air quality.

5. Sarawak launches 3-day cloud seeding to fill dams, tackle haze

   6 hours ago The Straits Times Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base in Kuching 45.8 km

   Sarawak has begun a three-day cloud seeding operation to boost water levels at major hydroelectric dams and mitigate haze. The operation, launched from the RMAF base in Kuching, targets dams and catchment areas across the state.

6. Haze improves in Sarawak as hazardous API readings fall

   1 day ago New Straits Times Kuching 46 km

   Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous API readings falling from six to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in Sarawak and other states like Selangor and Sabah have seen air quality deteriorate to unhealthy levels.

7. Indonesian fires prompt haze alerts, disrupt palm harvests

   2 days ago Free Malaysia Today Kuching, Sarawak 46 km

   Acrid haze from Indonesian forest fires is blanketing parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysian Borneo, disrupting palm harvests and prompting health warnings. Sarawak state is preparing to close offices and conduct cloud seeding, while Kuching has recorded the world's worst air quality for several days.

8. MBKS orders redesign after smart pole displays inaccurate air quality message

   2 days ago Borneo Post Kuching, Sarawak 46 km

   Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has instructed its smart pole provider to redesign the dashboard after a viral photo showed an inaccurate advisory message encouraging outdoor activities during hazardous air quality. Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng explained the message was due to a programming limitation for API readings above 450 and confirmed corrective action is being taken.

9. Toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires chokes Malaysian Borneo

   2 days ago Al Jazeera Kuching, Sarawak 46 km

   Smoke from fires in Kalimantan has pushed air quality in Sarawak to hazardous levels, causing a surge in respiratory illness and forcing the cancellation of Independence Day celebrations.