Colombo US Embassy Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Level
Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
21µg/m³
Last Updated: 21 Oct 2025, 06:52am (Local Time)
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What is the Current PM2.5 Level?
Colombo US Embassy
The current PM2.5 level at Colombo US Embassy is 21 µg/m³ making it healthy and safe for everyone in the area.
The current PM2.5 level in Colombo US Embassy is 1.4x Above the recommended WHO guideline of 15 µg/m³.
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Sri Lanka 2019 PM2.5 Death Toll
PM2.5 annual mean levels
20µg/m³
each person's annual mean exposure 4 times WHO's guideline.
33
Deaths per 100,000 people
attributable to fine particle pollution in 2019 (7,261 in total in the country).
Death percentage as per diseases
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
stroke
tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer
ischemic heart disease
Type 2 Diabetes
lower respiratory infections
neonatal disordersPM2.5 particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are approximately 30 times smaller than a human hair, making them a significant yet often unseen threat to air quality.
Uncovering the Sources of Particulate Matter (PM2.5): Where Does It Come From?
Windblown Dust
Daily activities like construction or other practices
Home-related emission
Household activities, such as cooking and heating
Factories and industries' emission
Regular operations in factories and industries
Power plants generation
Emission from Routine energy production in power plants
Landfill fires
Fires in landfills, often caused by waste mismanagement
Transportation emission
Diesel operated Daily vehicles produces exhaust
Human-caused emissions
Common practices like open burning of waste or agricultural residuesShort-Term PM2.5 Exposure Impacts
Irritation in Eyes
Redness, itching, and discomfort in your eyes
Headaches
Frequent or intense headaches.
Fatigue
Feeling unusually tired or weak.
Aggravated asthma
Increased asthma attacks and symptoms.
Breathing problems
Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.Health Advice Based on Current PM2.5 Level In
Colombo US Embassy
As per the current PM2.5, turn off the air purifier.
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