KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Cheras, Nilai and Port Klang are among 22 areas that recorded moderate Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 7am today.

The Environment Department in its portal said, Cheras and Nilai recorded an API of 57 while Port Klang, 79.

Other areas include Perai (58), Bakar Arang (61), Seberang Jaya 2 (66), Kuala Selangor (72) and Seri Manjung (80).

An API reading of between zero and 50 indicates good air quality; between 51 and 100, moderate; between 101 and 200, unhealthy; between 201 and 300, very unhealthy and over 301, hazardous.   

The public can obtain API updates in their area through http://www.doe.gov.my. — Bernama