Haze in Malaysia
Parts of West Malaysia continued to suffer hazy conditions today (11th September 2011), while other areas badly affected last week enjoyed clearer skies. Kuantan recorded a visibility of four kilometres for most parts of the day, while in Alor Star the conditions improved to six kilometres by 5 pm, according to Malaysian Meteorological Department reports.
Meanwhile, Perak and Selangor suffered the poorest air quality, with Kuala Selangor recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 89, followed by Seri Manjung (87) and Tanjung Malim (86) at 5 pm, according to the Department of Environment website.
Kuala Lumpur was covered in haze by midday, with the Petronas Twin Towers barely visible against the city skyline at noon, but Subang and Petaling Jaya had fair visibility readings of six and seven kilometres respectively.
Shroud over Kuala Lumpur
Penang was also not spared. Below is certainly not a pretty sight: A very hazy view of George Town, with the iconic Komtar just visible. According to the Penang Meteorological Department, rain is forecast in the next few days and this should help to reduce or clear the haze.
The normally dry weather at this time of the year coupled with transboundary haze have reduced visibility in Kuching City to under 8km. The Environment Department said the API reading recorded a moderate 96 at 11am Friday (9th September 2011)
Putrajaya's landmark Putra Mosque, left, and Prime Minister's building are seen covered by haze in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur
As advise to public:
1. Reduce physical activities outside the home
2. Drinks a lot of water
3. Reduce sources of pollution like cigarette smoking
4. Use air conditioner in recirculation mode when driving
Worst Affected Areas (11th September 2011 - 5pm)
>> Kuala Selangor : API 89
>> Seri Manjung : API 87
>> Tanjung Malim : API 86
>> Ipoh : API 81
>> Bukit Rambai : API 81
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