Miri tops Sarawak API readings at 104 as of 12pm (Oct 11)

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Oct 11: Miri has recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Sarawak at 104 as of 12pm today.

According to the Natural Resources and Environment Board Sarawak (NREB), the remaining areas in the State recorded moderate readings.

Bintulu and Samalaju each recorded 98, followed by Lundu (96) and Lawas (91).

Additionally, Sibu and Kanowit also recorded moderate readings at 87 each, along with Kuching (86), Sarikei and Limbang (84), ILP Miri (83), Mukah (79), Samarahan (76), Belaga (74), Serian and Lubok Antu (73), Kapit (66), Sri Aman (65), Tebedu (64), and Bario (63).

The API reading for Betong was unavailable at the time of writing. — DayakDaily