Kota Tinggi:A total of 23 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with Kota Tinggi, Johor, registering the highest at 170 as of 10 am today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System reported six other areas in Johor with unhealthy readings. These include Pasir Gudang at 169, Pengerang at 164, Larkin at 159, and both Tangkak and Batu Pahat, as well as Kluang, each at 152.

In Pahang, Balok Baru in Kuantan registered an API of 162, followed by Rompin with 157 and Indera Mahkota with 130. Kuala Lumpur's Cheras recorded a reading of 127.

Terengganu saw unhealthy air quality in Kemaman at 156, Paka at 155, and Kuala Terengganu at 151. In Melaka, Bukit Rambai had a reading of 154, Melaka City 117, and Alor Gajah 107.

Negeri Sembilan reported 166 in Seremban, 164 in Nilai, and 152 in Port Dickson, while Putrajaya reached 151. Other areas with unhealthy readings included Johan Setia in Selangor at 123 and IPD Serian in Sarawak at 116.

Additionally, 42 areas recorded moderate air quality, and three areas registered good readings. API readings range from zero to 50 for good air quality, 51 to 100 for moderate, 101 to 200 for unhealthy, 201 to 300 for very unhealthy, and above 300 for hazardous conditions.