Air pollutants levels unexpectedly risen in Sri Lanka

Air Pollution levels in Sri Lanka are on the risen these days according to data from the National Building Research Organisation's Air Quality Monitoring Center.

Except for the Southern parts of Sri Lanka, the particulate matter level in the atmosphere in Colombo, Kandy, Puttalam, Vavuniya, Jaffna, and other places have increased unusually since October 27, in pursue the data.

This pollution condition is expected to continue for the next few days and may cause some breathing difficulties for sensitive groups (children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with respiratory illnesses), but not for others.

However, the health sector has been alerted to the potential health effects of this condition, and it is advisable to follow a routine such as wearing a regular mask and minimizing strenuous activities (exercise, sports, work outdoors) to minimize health problems. Also, seek medical advice if you have any respiratory problems.

The presence of such pollution conditions can be observed due to natural changes such as the invisibility of buildings and other places far away from the horizon, the appearance of smoke in the surrounding atmosphere, and the presence of a slightly darker sky.