The air quality this morning is very unhealthy in Sarajevo, Ilijaš and Visoko. Patients with lung and heart diseases, pregnant women, children and the elderly must avoid any activities while outside, reports the Eco Action organization.
It was pointed out that the probability of negative consequences for the respiratory organs of the entire population has increased. In people with respiratory diseases such as asthma, significant increases in symptoms and intensity of the disease are possible.
The air is unhealthy in Tuzla, Vogošća, Zenica, Kakanj and Maglaj, which means that increased symptoms and disease intensity may occur in people with heart and respiratory diseases, such as asthma. Everyone else could start to feel the negative impact of pollution on their health.
In Banja Luka, Srebrenik, Tešanj and Bihać, the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, while it is moderately polluted in Travnik, Ivan-sedlo, Livno and Jajce.
Based on data on air quality, as well as forecasted weather conditions, the Expert Body for Coordination and Supervision of the Implementation of the Plan of Intervention Measures in Cases of Excessive Air Pollution in the Sarajevo Canton declared today the ‘Preparedness’ episode for the Sarajevo Canton area.
At most of the cantonal measuring stations, an increase in the concentration of polluting PM 10 particles has been recorded since yesterday.
Despite the snowfall, the concentration of this pollutant has not decreased even today, and according to the latest data, the measured values in Ilijaš, Vogošća, Ilidža and Otoka are on the threshold of declaring a Warning episode.
According to the synoptic forecast of the FBiH Hydrometeorological Institute, stable weather is expected today and for the next three days without major precipitation and with a weak wind of changing direction at a speed of 1-3 m/s, with the appearance of a temperature inversion, which will not favor air quality.
The population is advised to reduce their stay in the open space to a minimum, especially sensitive categories of the population – chronic patients, the elderly, children and pregnant women. When staying outdoors, it is recommended to use protective masks with appropriate filters to reduce the harmful effects of air on health, Fena reports.
