The prediction models announce the storming of dust particles from North Africa, and this, expected, will lead to an increase in the average levels of these materials in the air tomorrow, March 20, throughout the Castilla Y León. It is a completely natural process in which there is no human intervention, except for the adoption of precautions to reduce exposure to this type of particle.
This alert is predictable, because the information is available through the air quality models for PM10 molecules (particles less than 10 microns). Prediction indicates that it can expected to reach more than 50 micrograms/m3 as a 24 -hour mobile average, which determines the very unfavorable air quality.
Although air quality regulations in Spain and Europe do not specify the information threshold for the population for this pollutor, the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Regional Planning recommends to try to reduce the status of these particles, including:
If the levels are not very high (even regular): for the general population, although the quality of the air provided at this time, it is likely that it may not affect them, it can be a moderate danger to risk groups and sensitive people. Thus, enjoy your external activities in a natural way. However, it monitors the appearance of symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, hypopathy, excessive fatigue or palpitations.
If the levels are higher (> regular): residents of risk groups and sensitive people should think because respiratory heart disease or serious sensitivity consider reducing long and vibrant activities in the open air. People with asthma or respiratory diseases should carefully follow their drug plan. People with heart problems may face palpitations, difficulty breathing or unusual fatigue.
Since the volume of infiltration will be variable according to the hours of the day and in the next few days, it is recommended that anyone perform external activities, and reports of air quality in their area by reaching the later web pages referred to.
In addition, it is also recommended to avoid developing procedures such as burning residue in the open air, and in general, any activity that may cause particle emission in order to reduce the effects of this episode.
