Air quality in SL still at risk: AQI

According to the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI), the air pollution level indicated in Sri Lanka’s atmosphere is still at risk and will experience unhealthy air quality conditions.

Jaffna, Ratnapura and Dambulla indicated an unhealthy air pollution level and said it will experience unhealthy air quality conditions that are sensitive for people who experience health effects.

Meanwhile, Kandy, Negombo, Gampaha, Colombo and Dambulla indicate an unhealthy level in which some pollutants may be present and a health concern for a very few people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Nuwara Eliya and Ambalantota were designated as having moderate air pollution (acceptable air quality). (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

courtesy dailymirror