State of emergency declared in Serian as air pollution hits hazardous level
A state of emergency has been declared in Serian, Sarawak, after the 24-hour average air pollution level exceeded the hazardous threshold of 300. Residents are advised to stay indoors and wear N95 masks if they must go out. The emergency area is confined to a 20km radius in Serian, leading to the closure of schools and a halt to construction work.