The measurement at 10:00 a.m. showed that the air quality index in Zenica was 162, in Ilijaš 157, Travnik 154 and Sarajevo 152.
Patients with lung and heart diseases, pregnant women, children and the elderly must avoid any activities while outside, and other residents should avoid greater stress while outside.
In Tuzla, Visoko and Kakanj, the air is characterized as unhealthy for sensitive population groups.
The quality index is 142 in Tuzla, 127 in Visoko and 116 in Kakanj.
Due to unhealthy air, it is possible for people with diseases of the heart and respiratory organs to have increased symptoms and intensity of the disease.
The air quality index value from zero to 50 indicates that it is good, from 51 to 100 moderately polluted, from 101 to 150 unhealthy for sensitive population groups, from 151 to 200 unhealthy, from 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and more than 300 – dangerous for health.
(Vijesti.ba)
