Hazardous Air Quality Levels Recorded Across Maldives, Met Office Urges Caution

The Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) has reported hazardous air quality levels across various parts of the country today. Met Office meteorologist Thahmeena told 'One' that the air quality is poor in the northern region, extending as far south as Baa Atoll. Visibility in Hdh. Hanimaadhoo is currently at two kilometers, and in N. Maafaru, visibility stands at three kilometers. Thahmeena stated that the central and northern regions are expected to experience poor air quality for the next five days. Today, visibility in the Male' area is at six kilometers. The Met Office has urged the elderly and those with respiratory conditions to take safety precautions, especially in the north, where air quality is hazardous. The pollution is attributed to haze originating from the Indian region. According to the air quality monitoring system in Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi, the air quality index stands at 170. In Sh. Funadhoo, the index is 162, and in the Male' area, it is currently 102.