IPD Serian air quality · Sarawak, Malaysia
Even healthy adults may notice throat irritation and mild coughing
US AQI 168 (Unhealthy) in IPD Serian, from 1 DOE monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in IPD Serian
- PM2.5 · µg/m³80.05.3× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in IPD Serian 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.
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IPD Serian air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 172average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 232worst day, 23 September
- 84cleanest day, 16 October
- 27days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 160, about the same as the week before (160). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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IPD Serian air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in IPD Serian right now?
The US AQI in IPD Serian is 168 (Unhealthy). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in IPD Serian 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.
How has air quality in IPD Serian been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, IPD Serian averaged US AQI 172. The worst day was 23 September at 232; the cleanest was 16 October at 84. 27 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does IPD Serian's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 80 µg/m³, about 5.3 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does IPD Serian's air quality data come from?
From Department of Environment Malaysia (DOE) · MyEQMS, using 1 monitoring station 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.