NewzThe Malaysian government has declared a state of emergency in the Serian district of Sarawak following a severe deterioration in air quality. The decision was triggered on Friday after the local air pollutant index reached 515 by 5:00 p.m., following a significant overnight worsening of haze conditions.
This reading places the air quality well above the 400-point threshold, which is officially classified as very hazardous. The declaration of an emergency serves as a formal response to the extreme environmental conditions currently affecting the region.
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