Air quality worsens in several places in the Klang Valley
Poor visibility: Subang Jaya is engulfed by the haze at 9am Sunday.
THE air quality in the Klang Valley has worsened with Air Pollutant Index (API) recorded at unsafe levels in Port Klang (API 192) and Banting (API 115) over the weekend.
Residents in Petaling Jaya (API 125) and Shah Alam (API 112) are facing the brunt of the Sumatera forest fires in Indonesia as they experience hazy skies and poor visibility.
Visibility in Subang Jaya (API 112) was also greatly reduced early yesterday morning, with motorists driving cautiously with their lights on along the Federal Highway.
A Taman Kinrara, Puchong, resident said he was disappointed that his son’s school had not postponed their Sports Day despite the haze.
He said it should be called off and if the situation did not improve soon, he would keep his son at home.
Another resident S.K. Lim from Subang Jaya, said he bought face masks for his children, fearing that they would suffer from respiratory illness from prolonged exposure to the haze.
“My seven-year-old son is suffering from sore throat and eye irritation due to the polluted air.”
Meanwhile, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Health and Environment Department director Dr Chitra Davi N. Vadivellu advised the public to stay indoors.
Life goes on: Students wearing face masks during the annual sport meet at SM Section 4 Bandar Kinrara, Puchong Sunday.
She also urged residents to reduce the use of ceiling fans in their homes and opt for air-conditioners.
“The air quality is poor and when the fan is turned on it tends to circulate more polluted air into their homes.
“Air-conditioning units with filters and ionisers are better options during this period,” she added.
Chitra also advised the public to minimise their outdoor activities and consume at least five glasses of water daily.
Children, especially those who suffer from asthma, should stay indoors.
“Also use the N95 face mask that filters dust from the air.
“If you have young children, keep them indoors at all times, especially when the air quality is so bad,” said Chitra.
On whether MBPJ would provide face masks to the Petaling Jaya residents, Chitra said there were no plans to do so as yet.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Poor visibility: Subang Jaya is engulfed by the haze at 9am Sunday.
THE air quality in the Klang Valley has worsened with Air Pollutant Index (API) recorded at unsafe levels in Port Klang (API 192) and Banting (API 115) over the weekend.
Residents in Petaling Jaya (API 125) and Shah Alam (API 112) are facing the brunt of the Sumatera forest fires in Indonesia as they experience hazy skies and poor visibility.
Visibility in Subang Jaya (API 112) was also greatly reduced early yesterday morning, with motorists driving cautiously with their lights on along the Federal Highway.
A Taman Kinrara, Puchong, resident said he was disappointed that his son’s school had not postponed their Sports Day despite the haze.
He said it should be called off and if the situation did not improve soon, he would keep his son at home.
Another resident S.K. Lim from Subang Jaya, said he bought face masks for his children, fearing that they would suffer from respiratory illness from prolonged exposure to the haze.
“My seven-year-old son is suffering from sore throat and eye irritation due to the polluted air.”
Meanwhile, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Health and Environment Department director Dr Chitra Davi N. Vadivellu advised the public to stay indoors.
Life goes on: Students wearing face masks during the annual sport meet at SM Section 4 Bandar Kinrara, Puchong Sunday.
She also urged residents to reduce the use of ceiling fans in their homes and opt for air-conditioners.
“The air quality is poor and when the fan is turned on it tends to circulate more polluted air into their homes.
“Air-conditioning units with filters and ionisers are better options during this period,” she added.
Chitra also advised the public to minimise their outdoor activities and consume at least five glasses of water daily.
Children, especially those who suffer from asthma, should stay indoors.
“Also use the N95 face mask that filters dust from the air.
“If you have young children, keep them indoors at all times, especially when the air quality is so bad,” said Chitra.
On whether MBPJ would provide face masks to the Petaling Jaya residents, Chitra said there were no plans to do so as yet.
~News courtesy of The Star~
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