The air quality in Macau is forecast to reach “Bad” levels today, according to a statement issued by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) on their website last night.
The SMG’s Air Quality Index uses a six-level scale to classify conditions, ranging from “Good” and “Moderate” to “Bad”, “Very Bad”, “Severe” and “Harmful”. A “Bad” rating is the third level on this scale.
In the statement, the local observatory advised sensitive groups regarding air quality, including people with heart or respiratory illnesses, pregnant women, children, and the elderly, to minimise all strenuous outdoor activities. The general public is also advised to reduce time spent outside, especially in areas with heavy traffic.
The statement, updated yesterday, did not specify the cause of the expected poor air quality. The observatory regularly issues such warnings when pollution levels are predicted to rise.
This image downloaded from the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) website last night shows the “Bad” air quality logo used for its Air Quality Alert issued earlier yesterday.
