Particulate matter concentration detected at Tbilisi and some other regions
The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) has observed an increase in particulate matter concentrations (PM10, pm2.5) in the air in certain regions of Georgia, including in the capital. This increase is primarily due to transboundary air pollution.
The agency explains that this is not cause for panic.
The National Environmental Protection Agency continuously monitors ambient air quality.
“Transboundary Pollution is observed at certain times of the year when specific synoptic conditions are present. This is a weather event, and there’s no need to panic. The National Environmental Agency of Georgia’s Ministry of Environment and Agriculture continues to monitor the air quality with automatic stations. The National Environmental Protection Agency’s air quality portal allows anyone to access information about air quality and receive health advice.
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