COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Air Quality Index for Colombo has increased to 153 which is considered an unhealthy level.

The Real-time Air Quality Index at the US Embassy in Colombo noted that the AQI for Akurana in the Central Province has increased to 164.

News 1st correspondents reported that smog can be experienced across several areas in Colombo.

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