Air Quality - Tessalit, MLI

Today's Condition

91
Poor

The air quality is very poor today. If you have health sensitivities, you should refrain from being outside and keep medications close by.

Last updated at 11:00 AM

Air Quality Index

80 - 100 - Poor

People with lung disease, such as asthma, children, older adults, and outdoor workers should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion; everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

60 - 79 - Low

People with lung disease, such as asthma, children, older adults, and outdoor workers should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

40 - 59 - Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

20 - 39 - Fair

Air quality is acceptable for most people and suitable for outdoor activities; however, people should pay attention to changes in air quality.

0 - 19 - Excellent

Ideal air quality for outdoor activities and for those who have health sensitivities.

Top Triggers

The pollutant PM2.5 value is 63.9 micrograms per cubic meter. Main sources are fuel burning processes in industry, transportation and indoor heating Particules enter the lungs and cause local and systemic inflammation in the resipratory system & heart, thus cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis
The pollutant PM10 value is 459 micrograms per cubic meter. Main sources are natural dust, smoke and pollen Cause local and systemic inflammation in the respiratory system & heart Cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis
The pollutant O₃ value is 33.1 parts per billion. Ozone is created in a chemical reaction between atmospheric oxygen, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds and sunlight Irritate the airways causing coughing, a burning sensation, wheezing and shortness of breath Children, people with respiratory or lung and heart diseases, elderly and those who exercise outdoors are particularly vulnerable to ozone exposure
The pollutant NO₂ value is 0.06 parts per billion. Main sources are fuel burning processes in industry and transportation Cause increased bronchial reactivity in patients with asthma, lung function decline in patients with COPD Cause increased risk of respiratory infections, especially in young children
The pollutant SO₂ value is 0.12 parts per billion. Main sources are burning processes of sulfur-containing fuel in industry and electricity generation Cause irritation to the respiratory tract, coughing Generates an inflammatory reaction that may worsen the condition of patients with asthma and patients with pneumonia and bronchitis
The pollutant CO value is 102 parts per billion. CO is a product of incomplete combustion in car engines and industry Cause dizziness, nausea and headaches Pregnant women, populations with diseases that inhibit regular oxygen supply in the body (such as chronic bronchitis or anemia) and the elderly are especially susceptible

Health Advice

General health advice. Don't be outside too long today, the air quality is poor! It's best to stay home today. Close your windows and stay inside.
Health advice for Lung & Heart Disease. The air quality is very poor today. If you have health sensitivities, you should refrain from being outside and keep medications close by.
Health advice for Children. Air quality is very poor today. Children should play inside.
Health advice for Active. You should avoid sports and physical activities outside right now.