Air quality in several urban areas across Sri Lanka remained at unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, according to data by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO).
Areas such as Kotte, Galle Fort and Galle, recorded Sri Lanka Air Quality Index (SL AQI) levels between 119 and 77, primarily due to elevated PM2.5 levels.
Kotte recorded the worst levels at 119 as of this morning
Kolonnawa, Dambulla, Kegalle, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa also recorded slightly unhealthy air quality levels.
Sensitive groups have been advised to take adequate precautions.
