Carian mengenai topik air-quality

Bangladesh, Pakistan and India ranked the top three countries with the worst air quality in 2023, recording particulate matter levels 15 times more than the World Health Organization’s limit.

Because of the climate conditions and geography (in South Asia), the pollution has nowhere to go, said Christi Chester Schroeder.

Asian cities are increasingly falling victim to unhealthy air quality levels and this does not bode well for long-term sustainability.

Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.

New Delhi's air quality index stood at 376 on Tuesday morning, rated as "very poor", according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Air quality in Sydney plummeted to levels among the world's worst as smoke from bushfires in the north blanketed the harbour city.

The API data is released every hour, based on the readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide.

The API data is issued hourly based on readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations located throughout the country.

Eight areas recorded Air Pollutant Index readings at unhealthy levels, with Cheras registering the highest reading of 157.

In recent weeks air quality in parts of M'sia and Indonesia has spiked into the red, with indexes consistently showing readings above 150.

The pledge comes as air quality hit unhealthy levels in several parts of Malaysia and after weeks of elevated pollution in Indonesia.

Malaysia's air quality was deteriorating with 11 areas recording unhealthy API readings, said Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar.

Poor air quality can also "aggravate chronic conditions like asthma as well as increasing the risk of some chronic diseases", EEA reported.

The capital Beijing has seen regular air pollution and an unseasonal number of sandstorms over the past few weeks.

Thailand's health ministry urged the public to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks that can filter particles.

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