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Haze is BACK this week in Penang & Klang Valley – MET Malaysia

Haze is BACK this week in Penang & Klang Valley – MET Malaysia

There’s something in the air- literally.

Indonesia is on fire. The forests of Sumatra and Kalimantan
are burning and once again, Malaysia is going to feel the effects.

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Yes, our worst fears have just been confirmed by the Malaysian
Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia).

Haze is BACK!

Specifically, this week for about 7 days.

Sinar Harian reports that smoke from the Indonesian forest fires are expected to hit parts of the Peninsular from yesterday onwards (31st July).

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Muhammad Helmi Abdullah, MET Malaysia Deputy Head of Operations,
states that this is due to Northeast blowing winds from Sumatra and the low wind
pressures of the South China Sea.

“So far we have found that some areas in the Klang Valley such as Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya have been affected. If you look at the weather this morning, there is some haze.”

Muhammad Helmi Abdullah, Deputy Head of Operations, MET Malaysia via Sinar Harian.

Astro Awani also reports that MET Malaysia forecasts that the haze will also hit as far north as Penang.

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Muhammad Helmi states that as long as the fires are not put out, we will continue to experience the side effects.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed that this will end soon as Indonesia has deployed thousands of military and police personnel to combat the forest fires as reported by Free Malaysia Today (FMT).

When we checked MET Malaysia’s website this morning, haze is forecast in KL and Negeri Sembilan the entire day.

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Meanwhile, the Air Pollution Index by Department of Environment (DOE) showed only one location that registered unhealthy air quality.

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However, you should still take the necessary precautions by following DOE’s haze advice as below:

  • Those with illnesses and diseases should seek medical attention IMMEDATELY if the condition worsens.
  • Nose and mouth masks should be used by all motorcyclists, those working outdoors or in dusty areas as well as those identified as high-risk groups.
  • Stay indoors as much as possible.
  • Reduce outdoor activities such as sports.
  • Wash the face and skin areas exposed to haze with clean water.
  • Drink plenty of water,at least 8 glasses a day.
  • Do not practice open burning and report open or fire cases to the Fire & Rescue Services Department at 999.
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Stay safe, guys!

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