# Lubok Antu Haze Worsens

> Lubok Antu API jumps to 178 in eight hours as Sarawak haze worsens.
- Title: Lubok Antu Haze Worsens · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Lubok Antu API jumps to 178 in eight hours as Sarawak haze worsens. Lubok Antu's air quality deteriorated to 178 API in eight hours, worsening Sarawak's haze…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/19/lubok-antu-haze-worsens-as-api-climbs-to-178-in-eight-hours/235743
- Published: 2026-09-19T10:42:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lubok antu, api, sarawak, air quality, haze, unhealthy air, news, world
## Haze Worsens in Lubok Antu
Lubok Antu recorded an API of 178 by 8am Saturday, up from 106 at 10pm the previous day.
## Sri Aman, Lundu, Tebedu API Rise
Sri Aman, Lundu, and Tebedu recorded API increases of 15, 15, and 10 points respectively by 8am Saturday.
## Kapit and Kanowit Improve
Kapit and Kanowit saw slight air quality improvements with API readings dropping to 126 and 186 by 8am Saturday.
## Bario Deteriorates
Bario's API rose to 60 by 8am Saturday, shifting from a 'Good' reading of 29 to 'Moderate' air quality.
## Other Locations Shift
Samalaju, Miri, ILP Miri, Limbang, and Lawas recorded API changes with Limbang rising to 64 from 59.
## API Categories Clarified
API readings of 101-200 are 'Unhealthy', 51-100 'Moderate', and 0-50 'Good' air quality.
## Key takeaway

Lubok Antu's air quality deteriorated to 178 API in eight hours, worsening Sarawak's haze conditions.