The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) advises the public that the current air quality level has registered as unhealthy on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at the EMA’s monitoring stations in Arima and Port of Spain at 9:00 am.
The increase in particulate matter (PM) is due to Saharan dust, with levels ranging between 163 and 158.
The EMA strongly advises everyone, especially sensitive groups such as older adults, children, and individuals with heart or lung disease, respiratory ailments, and allergies, to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
The AQI level at the monitoring station in Pt Lisas is 150, indicating air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The EMA encourages the public to visit its website and social media pages for daily updates on air quality in Trinidad and Tobago.
The EMA also provides real-time updates on air quality through this link: https://ei.weblakes.com
