According to the NBRo, Air Quality Index that measures Air pollution, Colombo has recorded l52 today (10), a significant increase from yesterday. 100 – 150 in the AQI is termed ” Unhealthy for sensitive groups “.
UPDATE: As per latest Air Quality index released at 8am today, an increase in pollution levels reported in some areas compared to yesterday. Colombo 152, Badulla 169, Kegalle 155, Kalutara 146, Kandy 126, Ratnapura 114, Kurunegala 106, Galle 97, (101 – 150 unhealthy for sensitive groups) .
Dr Anil Jasinghe, Secretary, Ministry of Environment requests children & elderly individuals with respiratory & heart diseases to wear a face mask during outdoor activities.
Real-time AQI data via – https://aqicn.org/city/sri-lanka/colombo/us-embassy/
