API in Klang still unhealthy as of 10am

However, 51 areas record moderate levels while 16 record good levels

As of 10am, only Klang is seeing unhealthy API at 154 while other areas record moderate or good API level. – Sairien Nafis/Scoop pic, October 19, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Klang in Selangor continued to record an unhealthy air pollutant index (API) as of 10am today with a reading of 154.

According to the Department of Environment Air Pollutant Index Management System website, 51 areas recorded moderate API levels, while 16 other areas had good readings. 

An API reading of zero to 50 indicates the air quality is good; 51 to 100, moderate; 101 to 200, unhealthy; 201 to 300, very unhealthy; and above 300, hazardous. 

The API data is released every hour, based on the readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. – October 19, 2023