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Malay Mail
16 hours ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Mukah in Sarawak records Malaysia's only unhealthy air reading as API hits 160
KUCHING, July 31 — Air quality in Mukah has continued to deteriorate with an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 160 as of 8am today. According to the Department of Environment's (DoE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims) data, Mukah has recorded an API of 160 since 3am. At 12 noon yesterday, the API reading in Mukah was moderate at 98. Since then, the API for the area has moved steadily upward. All other areas under DOE's Apims in Sarawak maintained a moderate air quality level. The Borneo Post reported yesterday that Mukah was the only district in Malaysia to record an unhealthy air quality of 107 as of 6pm. Sibu recorded the second highest API in Sarawak at 90, followed by Miri and Kapit at 73, and Kuching at 71. Other stations in the state reported readings ranging from 58 to 69. An API reading between 101 and 200 is categorised as unhealthy and may pose health risks to sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions. API readings of 51 to 100 show moderate air quality. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds for Kuching; Samarahan; Betong; Sarikei; Kanowit and Selangau in Sibu; Tanjung Manis and Daro in Mukah; Song, Kapit, and Bukit Mabong; as well as Tatau, Bintulu until noon today. The department said in a Facebook post that a warning is issued when there are indications of a thunderstorm with a rainfall intensity exceeding 20 mm/hour that is imminent or expected to occur for more than one hour. A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning valid for a period not exceeding six hours for a single issue. Yesterday, the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) in a 5.22pm update reported scattered clusters of hotspots in western Kalimantan, along with a few to isolated hotspots in Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia, and Sumatra. — The Borneo Post
The Star
a day ago
- Climate
- The Star
API readings in parts of Penang hit moderate levels
GEORGE TOWN: One may need a double take to notice the city, as things do appear slightly blurry due to the presence of light haze. With the south-west monsoon blowing squarely from Indonesia, the regional haze situation is making its mark. According to the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), as of Tuesday (July 29) afternoon, several hotspots have been detected in Sumatra and Kalimantan, indicating ongoing large-scale slash-and-burn agricultural activities. While the haze remains at a moderate level, it may appear as a light blanket of smog over the skyline to the naked eye. The Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) recorded moderate air quality in several areas on Penang island as of 4pm Tuesday. Balik Pulau registered an API reading of 60, while George Town showed a slightly higher reading of 66. Tanjung Bungah, meanwhile, recorded an API of 31, which falls under the 'good' category. On the mainland, API readings ranged between 69 and 72 at various locations, also within the 'moderate' category. An API reading of between 0 and 50 is good while 51 to 100 is moderate, 101 to 200 is unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and 301 and above deemed hazardous. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement on its website, confirmed that transboundary haze is affecting several states along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. 'Based on satellite image analysis dated July 18, 2025, the ASMC reported 79 hotspots in Sumatra, which are likely contributing to the haze being carried over by the south-westerly winds,' the statement said. MetMalaysia also warned that no significant rainfall or wind changes are expected in the near term to help disperse the haze. 'The public is advised to avoid open burning activities, as this can further worsen the haze and contribute to environmental pollution,' it added. Despite the haze, the weather forecast for Penang over the next few days includes isolated thunderstorms, with temperatures expected to range between 25°C and 30°C.
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Level One hot weather alert for parts of Sarawak, Perak and Pahang
The alert level refers to a daily maximum temperature of between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Level One or alert-level hot weather has been identified in three areas in Peninsular Malaysia and nine locations in Sarawak, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a Facebook post today, MetMalaysia said the affected areas in Sarawak involved Marudi, Mukah, Sibu, Kanowit, Sarikei, Sri Aman, Lundu, Bau and Kuching. In the peninsula, the areas involved are Kampar in Perak, and Maran and Rompin in Pahang. The alert level refers to a daily maximum temperature of between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. The public can refer to for the latest daily hot weather updates. – Bernama hot lead level one metmalaysia pahang Perak Sarawak
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
MetMalaysia issues Level One heat alert for parts of Perak, Pahang and Sarawak as temperatures hit 35°C
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Level One or alert-level hot weather has been identified in three areas in Peninsular Malaysia and nine locations in Sarawak, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a Facebook post today, MetMalaysia said the affected areas in the peninsula are Kampar in Perak, and Maran and Rompin in Pahang. In Sarawak, the areas involved are Marudi, Mukah, Sibu, Kanowit, Sarikei, Sri Aman, Lundu, Bau and Kuching. The alert level refers to a daily maximum temperature of between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. The public can refer to for the latest daily hot weather updates. — Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
No tsunami threat to Malaysia after Russia quake, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia following a powerful earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Kamchatka, Russia, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the earthquake, which occurred at 7.24 am Malaysian time, was located 107 kilometres (km) southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia, at a depth of 42 km. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured a magnitude of 8.7 and struck 126 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. International media reported that several countries, including Japan, the United States, the Philippines and Indonesia, have issued tsunami warnings in response to the quake. - Bernama
