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| For today Wednesday the weather conditions foresee the presence of mineral dust in suspension of African origin | According to the Framework Protocol for Municipal Action in environmental episodes of contamination, yesterday, Tuesday, August 18, level 1 (Preventive) was established due to the presence of suspended particles in the La Aljorra measurement station, as reported to the Cartagena City Council the General Directorate for the Environment of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia.Yesterday's daily average at the La Aljorra measuring station exceeded 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, which implies exceeding the daily limit value one of the 35 times allowed per year.Specifically, a daily average of 54 micrograms per cubic meter of air was recorded, which implies the registration of Preventive Level 1 established in the framework protocol for PM10 and NO2.The models consulted foresee the presence of air masses of African origin over the Iberian Peninsula for August 19, 2020.
It is expected that in the afternoon concentrations of mineral dust in the range 20-80 µg / m3 can be recorded in areas of the Iberian southeast.In addition, according to the SKIRON model, dry deposition events could also occur in areas of the southeast during the afternoon of August 19.The action protocol in these cases recommends reducing emissions to the atmosphere, limiting the use of vehicles as much as possible and avoiding the burning of stubble, among other measures.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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