High dust concentrations are currently observed in the atmosphere according to the measurements of the ground stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Department of Labour Inspection.
Because dust contains small inhalable particles, which may have a negative effect on human health, the public and especially vulnerable groups (children, the elderly and the sick) are advised to avoid walking in open spaces until the phenomenon has passed.
Employers should take appropriate measures (organisational and/or technical) after assessing the risks for their employees in open spaces. Workers in such areas are recommended to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
For information, the latest hourly dust concentration values measured at 7:00 a.m.
Nicosia: 78.9 μg/m3
Limassol: 124.9 μg/m3
Larnaca: 72.4 μg/m3
Paralimni: 51.7 μg/m3
Paphos: 57.8 μg/m3
Zygi: 55.1 μg/m3
Agia Marina Xyliatou: 53.2 μg/m3
Note that "dust" means respirable particulate matter in the atmosphere with a diameter of less than 10 μm (PM10). According to the relevant legislation, the limit value refers to the daily average value and must not exceed 50 μg/m3 (micrograms per cubic metre).
More information and continuous, immediate updates on the results of hourly measurements can be found on the website www.airquality.gov.cy and the application ''Air Quality Cyprus'', which can be installed free of charge on a mobile phone.
(EP/EXP)
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