Primary Pollutant

(AQI)

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Major Air Pollutants in Sri Lanka

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PM2.5 1.2X

The current PM2.5 concentration in Sri Lanka is 1.2 times above the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

Sri Lanka - States Air Pollution Level

STATES Status AQI AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Western GOOD 47 47 23 14 8 32 63
Central MODERATE 91 91 52 31 34 34 22

Sri Lanka - Metro Cities AQI

30
63
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
32˚C / 63%
52
91
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
34˚C / 22%
20
39
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
32˚C / 63%


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FAQs of Sri Lanka's Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Some facts about air pollution level in Sri Lanka and what quality of air you breathe in your region.


The real-time air quality in Sri Lanka is 30 MODERATE AQI now. This was last updated 58 minutes ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in Sri Lanka is 31 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 1.24 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at Sri Lanka starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Sri Lanka until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.

(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in Sri Lanka is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In Sri Lanka, you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in Sri Lanka is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.



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