UPDATE (2:00 PM): The Air Quality Index (AQI) has registered MODERATE at the Monitoring Stations of the EMA in Mayaro, Point Lisas and Arima, but SENSITIVE GROUPS in Port-of-Spain and San Fernando at 2:00 PM this afternoon (Sunday 25th February, 2024).
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) is advising the public that the current air quality level has registered as UNHEALTHY on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at the EMA's Monitoring Station in San Fernando at 11:00 AM this morning (Sunday 25th February, 2024). Readings taken at the EMA's Monitoring Stations in Arima, Mayaro, Point Lisas and Port-of-Spain have registered as UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS at 11:00 AM.
The EMA notes that levels range between 111 - 159 on the AQI. The increase in Particulate Matter (PM) is attributed to Saharan dust. Everyone, in particular, sensitive groups, including older adults, children, and individuals with heart or lung disease, respiratory ailments, and allergies, are strongly advised to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. The Air Quality Monitoring Network The EMA, through the National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network has been obtaining accurate, real-time assessment of ambient air quality at strategic points nationally. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a number used by Government agencies to communicate to the public how polluted the air currently is, or how polluted it is forecast to become. As the AQI rises, an increasingly large percentage of the population is likely to experience severe adverse health effects. There are currently six (6) Ambient Air Quality Monitoring stations in Trinidad and Tobago. Five (5) are located in Trinidad (Mayaro, Arima, Port-of-Spain, Point Lisas and San Fernando) and the sixth station is located at Signal Hill, Tobago. Members of the public are advised to visit the EMA's website and social media pages for daily updates on air quality in Trinidad and Tobago. Real time updates on air quality can also be accessed via this link: https://ei.weblakes.com/RTTPublic/DshBrdAQI. Please be guided accordingly. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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