Air Quality in Port of Spain is currently at “Orange” or “Sensitive Groups” on the EMA’s Air Quality Index.

According to the AQI, there is an increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive groups including older adults, children, and people with respiratory ailments and allergies; aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with heart or lung disease.

It adds that people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and people with respiratory ailments and allergies should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Meanwhile the AQI reading for San Fernando at 12PM was Yellow or “Moderate”, while readings in Arima, Mayaro and Point Lisas were all Green or “Good”.