Seremban recorded the country's highest air pollutant index reading of 185 at 10am as haze continued to affect the southern peninsula. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Johor remain hard hit by haze, with every area listed in the three states recording unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings this morning.

As of 10am, 37 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy API readings while another 31 recorded moderate air quality. No area recorded good air quality, but none registered very unhealthy or hazardous readings.

Negeri Sembilan recorded the country's highest readings, with Seremban at 185, Nilai at 183 and Port Dickson at 174.

In Melaka, Bukit Rambai and Melaka City both recorded readings of 184, while Alor Gajah registered 178.