Environmental contingency is maintained due to poor air quality in the Valley of Mexico

The Megalopolis Environment Commission informed in a statement that the extraordinary atmospheric environmental contingency will be maintained Particulate matter PM2.5 and ozone in the metropolitan area of ​​the Valley of Mexico, as well as applicable measures.

Measurements will remain due to continued evidence of fine particle contamination. According to the document, high levels of pollutants come from the presence of fires in this atmospheric basin of Mexico City and its metropolitan area.

In addition, it has been reported that there is a adverse weather forecast for tomorrow, for the dispersion of pollutants.

According to the Mexican government, over the past four days, air quality has been affected by fires generated in central and southern parts of the country, causing a high-pressure system that avoids the dispersion of pollutants, prolonged droughts and high temperatures.

The Commission on the Environment the megalopolis called on the population to reduce emissions in all sources, notify and inform authorities of forest fires, farms and pastures. As well as the combustion of garbage, tires, fires, fireworks and other activities and events generating emissions of pollutants.

According to the National Forestry Commission (CONAFOR) and the civil protection zones of the entities, between 9 and 13 May, more than 130 fires in the State of Mexico, 66 in Mexico City and more than 112 in Hidalgo and 87 in Morelos.

Prevention measures

With the intention of protecting the health of the Mexican population from the Secretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), as well as the environmental secretariats of Mexico City and the State of Mexico, they took activate additional measures between them the application of double Today does not circulate.

Similarly, CAM was also asked to Avoid outdoor activities, such as strenuous exercisemainly in schools, which increases the dose of inhaled pollutants.

It is also essential to permanently hydrate at least 1.5 liters of water a day. Avoid using contact lenses and if you feel annoyed, consult your doctor. It was recommended that people facilitate homework, especially for workers belonging to sensitive groups.