Alor Gajah air quality · Melaka, Malaysia
Vehicle exhaust, industry and dust are all adding up right now
US AQI 196 (Unhealthy) in Alor Gajah, from 3 DOE monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Alor Gajah
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1208.0× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Alor Gajah right now?
Some members of the general public may feel health effects; sensitive groups may feel more serious effects.
Walking and commuting
Take careKeep outdoor walks short and choose quieter streets away from traffic.
Running and jogging
AvoidMove your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
Cycling
LimitKeep rides short and easy, or ride indoors.
Children playing outside
LimitLimit outdoor play to short, gentle sessions. Move sports indoors.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
AvoidAvoid exertion outdoors. Follow your doctor's action plan.
Open windows
AvoidKeep windows closed while the air is unhealthy.
Mask outdoors
RecommendedWear a well-fitted N95 or FFP2 mask outdoors. Cloth and surgical masks do little against fine particles.
Air purifier indoors
RecommendedRun a HEPA purifier in the room you spend most time in.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
What US AQI 151–200 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Alor Gajah
3 stations, worst first- Bukit RambaiUnhealthy197
- Alor GajahUnhealthy196
- Bandaraya MelakaUnhealthy195
Alor Gajah air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 168average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 211worst day, 9 October
- 66cleanest day, 27 September
- 25days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 201, about the same as the week before (196). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Alor Gajah air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Alor Gajah right now?
The US AQI in Alor Gajah is 196 (Unhealthy), based on 3 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Alor Gajah today?
Limit time outdoors. Some members of the general public may feel health effects; sensitive groups may feel more serious effects. For runners: Move your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
Which area of Alor Gajah has the worst air right now?
Bukit Rambai has the highest reading at 197 (Unhealthy). Bandaraya Melaka has the lowest at 195, out of 3 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Alor Gajah been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Alor Gajah averaged US AQI 168. The worst day was 9 October at 211; the cleanest was 27 September at 66. 25 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Alor Gajah's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 120 µg/m³, about 8.0 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Alor Gajah's air quality data come from?
From Department of Environment Malaysia (DOE) · MyEQMS, using 3 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: Department of Environment Malaysia (DOE) · MyEQMS. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.