Low temperatures in the morning, sun and no wind… The ideal cocktail for pollution peaks is waiting for you this Thursday, the day after Air Day.
Consequence: Airparif foresees an episode of pollution in the heart of Île-de-France, with the first level of alert for fine particles PM10 being exceeded, the so-called “information and recommendation” threshold set at 50 micrograms / m3.
These fine particles, by their tiny size, enter the respiratory systems - sometimes even into the blood - and can cause asthma, respiratory disease and even cardiovascular problems or strokes.
It is advisable for frail people to favor shorter outings and those which require the least effort, especially for young children, during this period when cases of bronchiolitis are increasing.
Reduce speed by 20 km / h
The Paris police prefect suggests to motorists who can postpone their road trips in Île-de-France, to use the least polluting vehicles and to reduce speed by 20 km / h on major roads.
Finally, to favor carpooling and public transport.
An episode of fine particle pollution (PM10) is announced for tomorrow, Thursday, October 14.
In order to reduce pollutant emissions into the atmosphere, an information and recommendation system has been set up in #IleDeFrance by @prefpolice.
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- Prefecture de Police (@prefpolice) October 13, 2021
It also recommends shifting the spreading of mineral or organic fertilizers over time and, if this is not possible, preferentially resorting to spreading processes that emit low ammonia or even resorting to rapid burying. effluents.
The episode could last, depending on the evolution of the wind, the next few days.
The clear improvement is not expected until Monday.
