Haze 2014

2014 began with a prolonged dry spell. January and February were very dry, causing a water shortage in many areas. Some places had water rationing, of 2 days off, 2 days on.

By early March the air quality was at a unhealthy level in the Klang Valley.

The Star 3 March -
"First the water, now the haze.

It looks like Klang Valley residents can't find any respite in the weather. Having to endure weeks of disrupted water supply, they now have to contend with the haze.

The air pollutant index (API) reading shot up to near-unhealthy levels by Monday afternoon with Port Klang registering an API of 117 (API of 100 to 200 is categorised in the unhealthy range) at 2pm. Petaling Jaya (92).

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March 13 The Star, some headlines :

Water levels in Sungai Selangor Dam nearing critical level

Haze worsens due to peat fires and farm burning

Very unhealthy API in Port Klang

Photo from Star 14th

Klang 8.15am 13th March

 

The rainy season started by early April and was said to last until mid May, then it would be hot and dry again!

By the 2nd week in June it was very hot. I was thankful to leave Malaysia mid June. I then read the haze had returned -
Star photo 24 June

It was reported that unhealthy levels of air pollution were recorded in Port Klang, while other areas in the country recorded moderate and good readings.

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See Part 2 for August update.