According to the data provided by the Expert Body, the measured average daily values of harmful PM10 particles are the highest in the last two months, and five automatic measuring stations simultaneously showed averages of this pollutant for the Uzbun episode, above 200 µg/m3. Today’s measurements also indicate that the averages in Hadžići have reached the values for this episode.
Exceeding the average daily limit values of sulfur dioxide at the Ilijaš automatic station for the last three days are also recorded.
According to the Expert Body, a change in weather conditions is expected only on Thursday, but it is uncertain that it will contribute to a significant reduction in the concentration of pollutants.
The Government’s decision on the declaration of the State of Emergency orders those liable for the implementation of the Plan of Intervention Measures to implement the prescribed measures that serve to protect the health of the population and reduce emissions of polluting particles.
In addition to the measures from the Warning that remain in force, additional temporary measures of restriction and activities for responsible persons are introduced during the Alert. One of these measures is the ban on the movement of cars and trucks whose engines have the EURO3 norm and below in zone A, that is, in the area of the four city municipalities.
It is also envisaged that all technological processes that result in dust emissions into the air will be temporarily stopped, where it is technically feasible, that is, if the technological processes allow stopping. In the event that due to the characteristics of the technological process it is not possible to stop them completely, they must be reduced to a technical minimum.
The Emergency episode also prescribes the maximum increase in the capacity of public city transport that does not pollute the environment. Legal entities, depending on the possibility, should organize online work from home.
Due to this state of the air, the recommendation for all categories of the population is to reduce stay as well as physical activities outdoors. The health recommendations are listed in detail on the website of the Institute of Public Health of KS.
(Vijesti.ba)
