The Maldives Meteorological Service reported that air pollution has deteriorated in parts of the north and central regions due to easterly winds, with visibility falling to five kilometres in the past 24 hours. Air quality in Kaafu, Shaviyani and Lhaviyani Atolls was dangerously low, and authorities advised vulnerable groups to take extra caution, noting the country's air quality is typically lowest between December and March.
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The air quality in Kaafu Atoll, Shaviyani Atoll and Lhaviyani Atoll yesterday was dangerously low.
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Visibility has dropped to five kilometres within the past 24 hours from 10 kilometres on clear days, the office said.
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The agency said the air pollution levels deterioriated in parts of the north and central regions due to the easterly winds.
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