Seven Johor districts hit unhealthy air quality levels, prompting school closures
Seven districts in Johor recorded API readings in the unhealthy range, leading authorities to shut schools for two days.
Air quality monitoring shows API values between 101 and 200 in seven Johor areas, with Segamat reaching the highest level at 186. The unhealthy readings pose health risks for children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. As a result, all schools across the state are closed for two days, affecting 1,198 schools and 617,258 students.
Why it matters
Poor air quality endangers vulnerable populations and disrupts education for hundreds of thousands of students.
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