Significantly high concentrations of dust that are well above the daily average will continue on Monday after having hit the island since the weekend.
According to a statement by the air quality monitoring department, the dust contains small particles of inhalable size, and can impact health, particularly of vulnerable populations. Children, the elderly and the sick, are urged to avoid circulating outdoors until the phenomenon is over.
Employers are also reminded they must take appropriate measures after assessing risks to employees who work outdoors and employees are advised to use appropriate protective equipment.
Hourly dust values measured at 7am on Monday are:
Nicosia: 177.5μg/m3
Limassol: 131.6μg/m3
Larnaca: 147.0μg/m3
Paralimni: 159.4μg/m3
Paphos: 190.4μg/m3
Agia Marina Xyliatou: 140.8μg/m3
Inhalable particles in the atmosphere refers to particles with a diameter of less than 10μm (PM10), which are currently observed. According to the relevant legislation, the limit of daily average should not exceed 50μg/m3.
For information and updates on hourly measurements visit www.airquality.gov.cy or use the free mobile app Air Quality Cyprus
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