The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ) draws attention to the smog situation in Jelšava and its surroundings caused by increased dispersion of PM10 particles. SHMÚ informs about it on its website.
- SHMÚ has issued a warning about the smog situation in Jelšava and its surroundings.
- Increased PM10 concentrations are caused by solid fuel heating and local sources.
- A smog warning is in effect in this area until further notice.
- Risk groups of the population, including children and seniors, are mainly at risk.
- It is recommended to limit stay and physical exertion outdoors during smog.
According to meteorologists, the causes of the smog situation are high PM10 emissions from heating with solid fuel and from other local sources in connection with unfavorable scattering conditions. The smog warning for this location is in effect until further notice.
Meteorologists remind that the most at risk from a worsening smog situation are the elderly, people with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, allergy sufferers and asthmatics, very young children and pregnant women. In the period of increased concentration of PM1O particles, they recommend limiting the time of stay and physical exertion outside and reducing the ventilation of living rooms.
