Malaysians woke up to a smoky morning with at least six areas breaching the 100 mark in the air pollutant index (API), with the highest reading of 126 recorded in Nilai, Negri Sembilan.
The other areas which recorded unhealthy API are Port Klang (117); Seremban (111); Putrajaya (105); Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur (104); and Banting (102), according to the Department of Environment website.
Most of the air pollution comes from local sources but eruptions from Indonesia's Mount Sinabung volcano in neighbouring Sumatra over the past four days have sent plumes of ash into the sky.
The volcano, which has been active since September 2013, erupted in February killing 16 people and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes on the western island of Sumatra. No casualties have been reported this week.
MORE TO COME
- TMI
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