Ottawa's air quality expected to improve Monday afternoon
CTV
The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for Ottawa remained high Monday morning but is expected to slowly drop over the course of the day.
Ottawa residents are once again dealing with dangerously poor air quality as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region on Monday.
Environment Canada’s special air quality statement remains in effect.
“Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec have moved into the area, resulting in deteriorated air quality,” the weather agency said in a statement.
The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) was at 10, or “high risk,” Monday morning. It had dropped to 7 by 11 a.m.
Conditions are expected to improve by the afternoon. The AQHI is forecast to drop to 3, or “low risk,” by Monday evening.
A smog warning remains in effect in Gatineau.
“Forest fire smoke can be harmful to everyone's health, even at low concentrations. Continue to take actions to protect your health and reduce your exposure to smoke,” said Environment Canada.
