The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) is advising the public that the current air quality level has registered UNHEALTHY on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at the EMA's Monitoring Stations in Toco and Port-of-Spain at 11:00 AM this morning (Monday 22nd April, 2024).
The increase in Particulate Matter (PM) is attributed to Saharan dust and the levels range between 151 - 153. According to the EMA, “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 AQI levels at the Monitoring Stations at Scarborough, Point Lisas, Mayaro, San Fernando and Arima range between 117 to 143, representing air quality that is UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS. 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.
About the AQI
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 seven (7) Ambient Air Quality Monitoring stations in Trinidad and Tobago. Six (6) are located in Trinidad (Toco, Mayaro, Arima, Port-of-Spain, Point Lisas and San Fernando) and the seventh station is located at Signal Hill, Tobago. 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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