Air pollution recorded in Kyiv: what is the cause?
21 August 2024 15:46
On 21 August, the air quality in Kyiv deteriorated significantly. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" citing data from the SaveEcoBot environmental system.
The air quality index calculated for the main air pollutant, fine dust, is 56. This is a moderate level of air pollution that can cause minor breathing discomfort for sensitive people.
As of 15:00, this level of pollution was recorded in the Sviatoshynskyi district of the capital. However, as of 1:00 a moderate level of pollution (with an index of 77) was recorded in most neighbourhoods of the capital. Environmentalists explain that the reason for the deterioration in air quality in the capital is the rise in temperature.
What people should do if the air quality deteriorates
Kyiv residents are advised to close windows in their homes and offices. People should drink more water and monitor their health. It is also worth monitoring information about the state of the air to respond quickly to threats and protect yourself from deteriorating health.
