According to the NBRO, Air Quality Index that measures Air pollution, Kandy has recorded 155 today (11) as at 9am. 100 – 150 in the AQI is termed ” 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.
As per latest Air Quality index released at 8am today, an increase in pollution levels reported in some areas compared to yesterday.
How to check Air Quality in Sri Lanka
1. Real-time AQI data via – https://aqicn.org/city/sri-lanka/colombo/us-embassy/
2. IQAIR – https://www.iqair.com/sri-lanka
3. AirQuality.lk website