Released 25/10/2019
Canberrans are being advised that air quality may deteriorate this afternoon due to atmospheric dust.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting dry conditions and strong winds, with the potential for raised dust to reduce air quality throughout the afternoon and evening. Air quality is expected to return to good levels by early Saturday morning.
Although the ACT Health Directorate’s air quality monitoring stations are currently registering normal levels of dust particles, people who may be more sensitive to dust in the air, particularly people with asthma and other heart or lung conditions, should take precautions to avoid an exacerbation of their condition.
This includes minimising vigorous outdoor exercise and avoiding exposure where possible during this period, and taking their medication as prescribed by their doctor.
Anyone with concerns about their health should seek medical advice from their health practitioner, and anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness or difficulty breathing should seek urgent medical assistance.
ACT Health Directorate will continue to monitor the air quality in the ACT throughout the day and will advise the public if additional public health advice is warranted.
For further information on minimising the health impacts of dust, refer to our dust fact sheet: http://bit.ly/ACTdust-factsheet
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