The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) says that there has been a noticeable decrease in air quality in several major districts of the island.
Accordingly, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in populated areas such as Colombo, Battaramulla and Colombo Fort has risen to unhealthy levels of 105 gigabytes, said the authority.
Similarly, Jaffna reported AQI values close to 100, further indicating unhealthy air conditions in the northe city.
(colombotimes.lk)