Air Quality remains at Unhealthy levels for sensitive groups across Montserrat, due to Saharan Dust in the atmosphere!
Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration.
Air quality category: Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Synopsis: The air quality is at unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with a notable surge in Saharan Dust. The threat of health problems is medium, for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics and people with other respiratory issues, allergies, cardiovascular problems and eye and skin irritations, and could potentially cause significant health impacts. This episode of reduced air quality is expected to end by Wednesday.
Air quality index: 100 to 140
Alert Level: III
Caution: Everyone should exercise caution, especially sensitive groups such as active children and adults, and people with heart or respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit time outdoors and restrict outdoor activity. Also, keep windows and doors closed, as much as possible, and wear a face mask, rated to filter out PM 2.5, when going outside.
