(COLOMBO) – The air quality has declined in several areas of Sri Lanka, and patients with respiratory issues and respiratory-related medical conditions should be more attentive regarding the matter the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) warned on Tuesday.
The decline in the air quality index is observed in the Colombo, Jaffna, Mannar and Galle areas, Media Spokesman for the CEA Ajith Weerasundara said.
He said the major cause of this situation is the entry of various types of air pollutants by way of the air currents passing through the island, especially the wind currents from the outer regions of other countries, such as the Bay of Bengal.
The CEA also said that there is a minor possibility of this situation affecting the health of the people living in those areas.
“Especially people living in these areas who suffer some kinds of lung-related disorders like Asthma should be careful up to a level. As an example, if you wear facemasks, you can protect your health”, Weerasundara said.
“We believe that this situation will gradually subside and return back to normal in a few days”, he said.
Here we especially request you to pay attention to the condition of the atmosphere”, he added.
