An episode of fine particle pollution affects Corsica

High temperatures are often accompanied by a deterioration in air quality.

This is precisely what is happening in Corsica where fine particles from the Sahara have been invading the island of beauty since Wednesday.

The Qualitair Corse forecasting body will trigger the alert system from Saturday.

[Episode of #pollution] 📢The day of 11/08 is marked by ↗️ concentrations of #Corse.

Improvement of the situation from 08/12.

The procedure is maintained due to a new degradation planned from

08/14 ➕ info: https://t.co/4XeklFUYX2 pic.twitter.com/Kd6gh83YhB

- Qualitair Corse (@Qualitair_Corse) August 11, 2021

This device is launched when the threshold of 50 micrograms of particles per cubic meter is crossed.

If a lull in the pollution episode was scheduled for Thursday and Friday, "a return of particles" is expected from Saturday.

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Like the whole of south-eastern France, Corsica has been facing an episode of heat in recent days.

It is also placed in heat wave yellow vigilance, at least until Saturday.

It is also nearly 38 ° C this Friday afternoon in Corte in the center of the island.

This explains the appearance of these parasites.

Indeed, the sun and the heat allow the primary particles to transform into finer particles and much more polluting and toxic.

People with asthma are particularly at risk.

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During this type of episode, the authorities recommend limiting polluting emissions from cars, industries, crafts and households, giving priority to short outings, and reducing intense physical and sporting activities.