Moderate air quality reported in most cities

Colombo, January 23 (Daily Mirror) - A moderate level of air quality was reported in most cities across the country, according to the Sri Lanka Air Quality Index (SL AQI). 

However, good air quality was observed in Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, Embilipitiya and Hambantota.

The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic said that moderate air quality was recorded today in 16 districts, while good air quality was noted in five districts.

District-wise Air Quality Levels:
Moderate Air Quality: Colombo 07 (Met. Department), Jaffna (Met. Department), Kurunegala (PEA), Vavuniya, Kandy (Railway Station), Galle (Karapitiya), Puttalam (Met. Department), Badulla (District Secretariat), Trincomalee (Met. Department), Mullaitivu (Met. Department), Batticaloa (Met. Department), Kalutara (Post Office), Polonnaruwa (Met. Department), Anuradhapura (Met. Department) and Moneragala (Met. Department).

Good Air Quality: Vavuniya, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, Embilipitiya, Batticaloa, Kalutara, Hambantota and Moneragala.

The AQI levels are forecast to range between 34 and 68 throughout the day, indicating moderate air quality in most cities, with good air quality in selected districts.

The maximum AQI levels are expected between 7:30–8:30 AM and 1:00–2:00 PM. Comparatively, the SL AQI over the next 24 hours is anticipated to improve, showing good air quality in most cities across the country.