Tampin air quality map

What fascinating information about air pollution is there on the air pollution map for Tampin?

The air pollution map for Tampin is easy to access from the main city page. Merely selecting the map icon will encourage a new page to open filled with information all about air quality.

When the page is first opened, the user will notice the overall colour of the map. This is a reflection of the state of the air at that time. It is currently greenish/yellow which would indicate “Moderate” air quality. The colours range from pale green through to dark maroon whereby the darker colours represent worsening air quality. They are used throughout the entire IQAir website.

Several coloured discs can also be seen dotted across the page. These follow the same standard colours and show the location of the ground-level air monitoring stations. There are none directly over Tampin so the city relies on data provided by overhead satellites for its air quality information. The results, however, are the same.

Each disc displays a number at its centre which is the United States Air Quality Index reading for that station. It is calculated by taking the measurements of up to six of the most prolific air pollutants found in city air. These are usually both sizes of Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide. Once established, this reading is used as a standard when comparing air quality in different locations across the world. It has the full backing of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Looking back at the main city page, it can be seen in the coloured banner at the top of the page that Tampin was experiencing a period of “Moderate” air quality with a US AQI reading of 55. The asterisk to the right of the number indicates that the results are calculated from data collected from satellite imagery. The main pollutant measured was PM2.5 with a recorded level of 14.1 µg/m³. this is almost three times higher than the recommended target figure of 5 µg/m³ as suggested by the WHO.

Is there much more fascinating information about air quality on the air pollution map for Tampin?

There is more fascinating information available on the air pollution map for Tampin but some details may remain obscured unless the screen is viewed at maximum size. This is very easy to achieve by pressing the icon at the top right-hand side of the screen.

The viewer will then see a drop-down list of four options on the left-hand side of the screen. These can all be turned on or off individually to get a better idea of the effects they have on the map. Even though there are none over Tampin, there are others on the map which can be further explored out of curiosity.

The second option reveals the location of any wildfires that might be burning in the vicinity. In December 2022, there were no such symbols on the map. If there were any fires burning in the vicinity then option four needs to be looked at. This option shows the speed and direction of the prevailing winds and may help ascertain where the smoke from the fire will blow.

The third option controls the background colour of the map which indicates the current air quality. Some may find it too intense, in which case it can be deactivated and the map will revert to a more subdued set of colours.

The rest of the information can be found in the form of a table on the right-hand side of the screen. This table shows the top seven ranked cities with the worst air quality. The page can be fully explored by selecting the full-ranking option when a new page will open showing all the world’s participating cities.

Can the source of all the polluted air be seen on the air pollution map for Tampin?

The source of air pollution is not directly shown on the air quality map for Tampin but it is known that the development of the world economy depends on industries that produce goods for export or for domestic business activities. However, this has worsened the world's air pollution situation. Emissions of nitrogen, sulphur dioxide, hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide have brought side effects to environmental life.

In addition, not only polluting gases are released by industry, but dust that can cause human suffocation is also released.

Motor vehicles are the main contributors to pollution in the world. Modern society is highly dependent on motorised transport such as cars, motorbikes, trucks, aeroplanes and so on. Every motor vehicle needs a lot of energy to move and this needs to go through the process of burning fossil fuels to produce it. As a result, carbon monoxide gas, nitrous oxide, hydrocarbons and dust are also produced.

Open burning often occurs in landfills, solid waste in industrial areas and construction sites, plantation waste, garden waste and burning in forest reserves. As a result, soot particles that can be blown to long distances by the wind have been produced. Finally, a hazy situation prevails around the place.

The situation will be more serious in the long summer because it also contributes to the haze problem that can affect public health and reduce visibility.

For example, the haze problem that hit Malaysia in 1997 caused almost the entire country to appear to be shrouded in 'smoke'.

How dangerous is particulate matter as seen on the air pollution map for Tampin?

PM2.5 are very small particles usually found in smoke. They have a diameter of 2.5 micrometres (0.0025 mm) or smaller. PM2.5 particles are a common air pollutant.

Breathing in PM2.5 particles can affect your health. PM2.5 particles are small enough for you to breathe them deeply into your lungs. Sometimes particles can enter your bloodstream. People who are sensitive to air pollution might experience symptoms when PM2.5 levels are high. This includes people with heart or lung conditions. Symptoms can include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. It has been reported in different populations that increased particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations cause elevated susceptibility to respiratory diseases, including acute respiratory distress, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer.

Common sources of PM2.5 particles include smoke from fires and household heaters, car and truck exhausts and industry.