The Maldives Meteorological Service has said that air quality across the Maldives has improved, with visibility currently increasing to six kilometres.
The Met Office said that throughout the northeast monsoon, the country experienced haze over several days, leading to deteriorated air quality. The haze was caused by air pollution originating from northern India and the Himalayan region.
Speaking to PSM News, the Maldives Meteorological Service said air quality is expected to continue improving over the next three days, with a reduced impact from haze.
According to air quality data from IQAir, levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) currently stand at 14.2 micrograms per cubic metre, showing a significant improvement compared to previous days.
Air quality levels between 151 and 200 are considered dangerously high and can lead to adverse health effects, including heart and lung diseases, triggering a red alert. Levels between 101 and 150 fall under an orange alert, while levels between 51 and 100 are categorised as a yellow alert.
Meanwhile, the Health Protection Agency has urged the public to take precautionary measures during periods of poor air quality.
The agency said this is particularly important for individuals with lung and respiratory conditions, those with serious illnesses, young children, pregnant women and elderly persons.