Serian haze worsens to emergency API of 515, residents stay indoors
Thick haze has blanketed Serian, Sarawak, forcing residents to limit outdoor activities and motorists to drive with extra caution due to poor visibility. The Air Pollutant Index in Serian reached a hazardous 515 as of 5 pm on September 4, according to the Department of Environment. Local residents and travelers describe irritated eyes, breathlessness, and visibility of around 300 meters on some roads.