Weather Impact (Flood, Heat, etc.) news in Voco Kuching By Ihg Kuching Sarawak

1. PM Anwar to discuss possible disaster emergency with Sarawak govt over Serian haze

   14 hours ago Borneo Post Serian, Sarawak 44.3 km

   Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said further action, including declaring a disaster emergency, will be discussed with the Sarawak government after an Air Pollutant Index reading exceeded 500 in Serian. He has contacted Sarawak Premier Abang Johari to discuss the matter and assured that safety measures would be implemented if an emergency is declared. Air quality in Serian remained hazardous with an API reading of 518, while Kuching recorded 310.

2. Sarawak haze could see API levels hit 800, says Wan Junaidi

   2 days ago New Straits Times Serian, Sarawak 44.3 km

   Sarawak is experiencing severe transboundary haze from fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, with API readings reaching hazardous levels in Serian, Kuching, and other areas. The Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Wan Junaidi, warns that API levels could hit 800, recalling the 1997 crisis, and calls for Asean cooperation to address the issue.