The IPD series of IPU records is unhealthy

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 September: Local Police Headquarters (IPD) Serian in Sarawak recorded air pollution index (IPU) readings at unhealthy level as of 9 this morning, which is 151.

According to the Malaysian Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS) portal, 63 other areas across the country recorded moderate reading levels, including in Sri Aman, Sarawak (98); Batu Pahat, Johor (81); Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (69); Klang, Selangor (62); and Kimanis, Sabah (56).

Three areas recorded good reading levels which are Tanah Merah, Kelantan (47); Langkawi, Kedah (46) and Besut, Terengganu (43).

IPU readings of zero to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy and IPUs above 300 are at dangerous levels. - TVS