Colombo fourth most polluted city
Executive Intelligence Dispatch
Colombo has been ranked the fourth most polluted city in Sri Lanka, with a high Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 102.
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- —Colombo
- —Sri Lanka
- —Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 102
“Colombo was yesterday ranked the fourth most polluted city in Sri Lanka, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 102, according to real-time data published by IQAir at 10.”
The high pollution levels in Colombo pose a significant threat to public health and the environment, highlighting the need for improved air quality management in the city.
The Sri Lankan government is expected to review its air quality policies and implement measures to reduce pollution in Colombo and other major cities.
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