Users' questions

Why is KL hazy today?

Why is KL hazy today?

Fuel prices are exceptionally low, as well as the price of car ownership, set to fall even lower due to the removal of certain taxes regarding the automobile industry (namely the GST tax). The fallout from this is a huge reliance and overuse of personal cars, contributing heavily to the smoke and haze in the city.

What is the pollution level in Malaysia?

In 2019 Malaysia came in ranked 50th place amongst all the countries of the world, with a PM2. 5 rating of 19.36 µg/m³, putting its yearly average into the ‘moderately’ polluted range.

How does haze affect Malaysia?

Historically severe haze episodes in Malaysia is related to biomass burning. Haze affected human health and contributes to respiratory mortality. • Agriculture and tourism are two major industries affected during hazy condition.

Is 150 AQI good?

AQI values at and below 100 are generally considered to be satisfactory. When AQI values are above 100, air quality is considered to be unhealthy, at first for members of populations at greatest risk of a health effect, then for the entire population as AQI values get higher (greater than 150).

Why was there a haze in Malaysia in 2005?

Farmers regularly burn scrub and forest to clear land during the dry season for agricultural purposes, but this had been the worst haze to hit Malaysia since the 1997 haze. On 10 August 2005, air quality in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur was so poor that health officials advised citizens to stay at home with doors closed.

What is the air quality in Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur AQI: Kuala Lumpur Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI). Temp. Ipoh Air Quality. Perai Air Quality. Rayong Air Quality. Bangkok Air Quality. Miri Air Quality. Chiang Mai Air Quality. Mueang Chiang Rai Air Quality. Kagoshima Air Quality. Beijing Air Quality.

How is the haze going to be in Singapore?

Partly cloudy conditions are expected for the rest of the night, and the prevailing winds are expected to blow mainly from the northeast. There may be slightly hazy conditions in parts of Singapore affected by the smoke. NEA is monitoring the situation and will provide an update when necessary.

When did the haze start in Indonesia in 2015?

The 2015 haze affected Indonesia from at least late June, with the municipality of Dumai (in the province of Riau on the island of Sumatra) reporting haze beginning 28 June.