The extraordinary environmental contingency has been extended and the Hoy does not circulate because of poor air quality in the Valley of Mexico.

The Megacity Environmental Commission confirmed that PM2.5 particles maintain the extraordinary environmental contingency. the environmental contingency was activated by ozone, because of the prevalence of poor air quality in the valley of Mexico.

Due to several fires in the central and southern regions, high temperatures, prolonged drought and a high pressure system, pollutant dispersion in the metropolitan area has not been recorded .

Tomorrow, May 15, the program has been expanded Today does not circulate, so that vehicles with holograms 2 and hologram endings 1 and not gummed red 3 and 4 can not circulate in the capital.

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

The pollutant with the largest increase is particulate matter, with a higher incidence of particles smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5). The maximum values ​​of the air quality index of this pollutant in the SMA were 155 on May 13 and 161 on May 14.

On Tuesday at 4 pm, Mexico recorded poor air quality. At the town hall of Iztapalapa and in the municipality of Nezahualcóyotl, it was registered as VERY BAD, with a maximum value of 158 points in the air quality index for fine particles.

The average temperature was 29 degrees centigrade and the wind speed 15 km / less than Monday.

Among the recommendations of the Environmental Commission, it was recommended to avoid outdoor activities, to hydrate permanently, to avoid the use of lenses of contact and not to smoke. Also facilitate homework, especially for workers belonging to sensitive groups.

Agricultural burning, tires, waste, fireworks and other materials are prohibited. Avoid burning wood and charcoal, as well as not lighting candles or incense.

They also ask the population to prevent fires and to inform the authorities of forest fires, farm fires and pastures, Burn garbage, tires, fires, fireworks and other activities and events generating pollutant emissions. To do this, the following phone numbers are available:

Mexico City, Locatel: 5658-1111;
State of Mexico, call center: 01-800-6969-696
National Forestry Commission: 01 800-FIRE (4623-6346).

The Megalopolis Environmental Commission is attentive to the quality of the air and the evaluation of the prevailing weather conditions in the metropolitan area of ​​the Valley of Mexico.