KUCHING, Aug 12 2026: The very unhealthy air quality level in the border town of Tebedu has shot up to 212 as at 12noon today, compared to 2026 at 8am this morning.
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Caption: The hazy condition at the Kuching-Samarahan border
Tebedu is near to the epicentre of the forest fires in West Kalimantan.
The air quality index (API) reading for the neighbouring Serian at 12noon has gone up to 199 against 170 this morning.
Other districts having unhealthy air quality levels are Kuching (175), Samarahan (174) Lubok Antu (167), (Sarikei (161), Sri Aman (158), Bintulu (156), Samarahan (153), MIri (152).Sibu (151), Lundu (111) and Lawas (102).
Bario, Mukah and Limbang,however, registered moderate API readings.
API Levels and Meanings:
Good (0–50): Air quality is safe; pollution poses little or no risk.
Moderate (51–100): Air quality is acceptable, though sensitive individuals may experience minor issues.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101–150): Children, older adults, and people with heart or lung disease may face health effects.
Unhealthy (151–200): General public health effects can occur; sensitive groups may experience more serious issues.
Very Unhealthy (201–300): Health alert warning of emergency conditions for the entire population.
Hazardous (301–500): Emergency warning; everyone is likely to be heavily affected and should avoid outdoor activities
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