AWANI Tonight: India, Pakistan & Bangladesh top ranks for worst air quality in 2023
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.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows
Because of the climate conditions and geography (in South Asia), the pollution has nowhere to go, said Christi Chester Schroeder.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Smog clouds the sustainability of Asian cities
Asian cities are increasingly falling victim to unhealthy air quality levels and this does not bode well for long-term sustainability.
Sun Jan 14 2024
Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities
Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in New Delhi
New Delhi's air quality index stood at 376 on Tuesday morning, rated as "very poor", according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Tue Dec 26 2023
Rare smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as bushfires rage
Air quality in Sydney plummeted to levels among the world's worst as smoke from bushfires in the north blanketed the harbour city.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Air quality remains unhealthy in Klang
The API data is released every hour, based on the readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Batu Pahat and Alor Gajah record unhealthy air
The API data is issued hourly based on readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations located throughout the country.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am
Eight areas recorded Air Pollutant Index readings at unhealthy levels, with Cheras registering the highest reading of 157.
Mon Oct 09 2023
What's causing the chronic haze across Southeast Asia?
In recent weeks air quality in parts of M'sia and Indonesia has spiked into the red, with indexes consistently showing readings above 150.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Southeast Asian ministers commit to eventual elimination of crop burning
The pledge comes as air quality hit unhealthy levels in several parts of Malaysia and after weeks of elevated pollution in Indonesia.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens
Malaysia's air quality was deteriorating with 11 areas recording unhealthy API readings, said Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency
Poor air quality can also "aggravate chronic conditions like asthma as well as increasing the risk of some chronic diseases", EEA reported.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Sandstorms, dangerous pollution return to Beijing
The capital Beijing has seen regular air pollution and an unseasonal number of sandstorms over the past few weeks.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Pollution choking Thailand's north hits tourism, worries public
Thailand's health ministry urged the public to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks that can filter particles.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Bajir Dubai: UAE masih bergelut selepas ribut
Operasi di lapangan terbang dan hab perjalanan utama kekal terganggu selepas ribut melanda Selasa lalu.
Fri Apr 19 2024
AWANI Pagi: Jom derma darah, jalankan tanggungjawab sosial anda
Awani Pagi bersama Afiezy Azaman & Nursyazwani Saiful Sham membincangkan mengenai kepentingan menderma darah khususnya untuk membantu mereka yang alami masalah darah disebabkan keturunan atau menghidapi kanser darah. Timbalan Pengarah I, Pusat Darah Negara KKM, Dr Tun Maizura Mohd Fathullah mengajak masyarakat di luar sana tampil menyahut seruan murni ini.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Piala Asia B-23: Indonesia ajar Australia cara main bola
Walaupun Australia mendominasi perlawanan pada separuh masa kedua, kehandalan benteng pertahanan Indonesia mudah mematahkan serangan demi serangan.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Situasi terkini letusan Gunung Ruang di Sulawesi
Untuk berkongsi perkembangan terkini letusan Gunung Berapi Ruang, di talian secara Google Meet ialah Feri Ariyanto, komunikasi badan nasional pencarian dan pertolongan (Basarnas) Manado Sulawesi.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Colombia bergelut masalah air, takungan negara kering
Fenomena El Nino melanda di Colombia pada penghujung 2023, menyebabkan suhu tinggi dan kemarau.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Letusan Gunung Ruang: Gelombang tsunami boleh capai 25 meter
Heruningtyas berkata, potensi tsunami ini mengancam di kawasan sebelah barat Pulau Tagulandang.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Iran beri amaran Israel terhadap tindakan ketenteraan lanjut
Iran memberitahu Majlis Keselamatan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNSC) bahawa Israel mesti dipaksa untuk menghentikan sebarang operasi ketenteraan selanjutnya terhadap kepentingan Iran.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Penumpang kecewa penerbangan dibatalkan tanpa notis awal
Beberapa penumpang di Lapangan Terbang Sulawesi, Indonesia merungut penrbangan mereka dibatalkan tanpa notis awal susulan gunung berapi Ruang meletus sejak kelmarin sehingga mengeluarkan abu bahaya ke udara sekali gus membahayakan keselamatan.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Amaran tsunami boleh mencapai 25 meter
Badan Geologi, Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Daya Mineral Indonesia mengingatkan potensi tinggi gelombang tsunami yang diakibatkan oleh letusan Gunung Ruang di Kabupaten Sitaro, Sulawesi Utara mencapai 25 meter.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Banjir di Selangor menurun kepada 364 orang
Banjir di Melaka dan Negeri Sembilan pulih sepenuhnya setakat 8 malam tadi selepas kesemua mangsa dibenarkan pulang ke kediaman masing-masing.
Menurut laporan terkini info Bencana JKM, setakat 6 pagi Jumaat mangsa banjir di Selangor pula sedikit menurun kepada 364 orang pagi ini berbanding 483 yang dilaporkan pada malam Khamis.
Menurut laporan terkini info Bencana JKM, setakat 6 pagi Jumaat mangsa banjir di Selangor pula sedikit menurun kepada 364 orang pagi ini berbanding 483 yang dilaporkan pada malam Khamis.
Thu Apr 18 2024