The Air Quality Index (AQI), which ranged between 100 and 180 in recent days, has decreased to between 100 and 110 as of yesterday, according to the Central Environment Authority (CEA).
CEA Director of Environment Studies and spokesman Ajith Gunawardena addressing a media briefing said the CEA is continuously monitoring air quality levels across Sri Lanka.Â
He noted that while AQI readings over the past few days were elevated, they have now dropped to a more moderate range.
Gunawardhane explained that an AQI below 50 is considered healthy, a level Sri Lanka typically records.Â
However, readings above 100 can pose some health risks.
Dr. Gunawardena assured the public that the slightly unhealthy air quality levels are temporary and are likely to improve considerably within the next two days.
He added that the CEA, in collaboration with the University of Peradeniya and the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), is monitoring the AQI and will provide updates and follow-up assessments. (Islandnews)
