NICOSIA – There is increased dust in the atmosphere and the Labour Inspection Department is warning vulnerable groups, particularly children and old people to avoid going outside.
An official statement said at 2.00 pm on Sunday the hourly concentration of respirable particles in ambient air with diameter less than 10 micrometers (PM10), were between the maximum value of 912 μg/m3 with minimum value of 99 μg/m3. Consequently it is expected that the average 24hour concentration will exceed the corresponding limit value of 50 μg/m3 (micrograms per cubic meter), as defined by the relative legislation.
Yesterday, Saturdaym March 1, the average 24hour concentration of respirable particles was between 14 μg/m3 and 41 μg/m3 depending on the location, it added.
“Because of the small size of the respirable particies particulates and the possible negative effect on health, advises the public and particularly vulnerable groups (children, the elderly and patients) are advised to avoid the outdoors until the phenomenon subsides,” it said.
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