Kamloops - Air Quality Health Index

Calculated at: 2:00 AM PDT Tuesday 19 March 2024

4Moderate Risk




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Low Risk
(1-3)

Moderate Risk
(4-6)

High Risk
(7-10)

Very High Risk



At-Risk Population:

General Population:

  • No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.

Issued at: 5:00 PM PDT Monday 18 March 2024

Monday night

3 - Low Risk

Tuesday

3 - Low Risk

Tuesday night

3 - Low Risk

Wednesday

2 - Low Risk

Who is at risk?

People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.

To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, your physician, or your local health authority.

Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.

Did you know...?

Air pollution can affect your health in different ways, from minor symptoms such as a scratchy throat, to more serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing or heart problems.


The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services, the B.C. Lung Association, the Interior Health Authority, the Thompson Nicola Regional District, and the City of Kamloops.

AQHIScale

Observed ConditionsFootnote


4 - Moderate Risk

Calculated at:

2:00 AM PDT Tuesday 19 March 2024

 

Forecast Maximums


Monday night
3 - Low Risk



Tuesday
3 - Low Risk



Tuesday night
3 - Low Risk



Wednesday
2 - Low Risk




Issued at:

5:00 PM PDT Monday 18 March 2024

 

The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services, the B.C. Lung Association, the Interior Health Authority, the Thompson Nicola Regional District, and the City of Kamloops.

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