Air travel tightened as visibility drops

3 days ago

Air travel operations have been adjusted due to worsening air pollution and reduced visibility across parts of the Maldives, prompting the introduction of Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR). Thick smoke and haze have significantly reduced distance visibility in Male' City. The IQA recorded an air quality index of 84 on Saturday, while IQAir measured PM2.5 levels, fine particulate matter made up