Sarawak haze worsens as two areas hit ‘Very Unhealthy’ air quality
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Sarawak’s air quality deteriorated further on Wednesday, with Tebedu and Serian recording Air Pollutant Index readings above 200
From the original report
SARAWAK'S worsening haze has pushed air quality in two areas into the 'Very Unhealthy' category, while firefighting operations continued for a third day to contain large forest fires in Sri Aman and Mukah.
The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBNS) said Tebedu recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 212 as at 4pm, while Serian registered 202.
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- Aug 12, 2026
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