Residents of Tashkent have received a warning about a potential decrease in atmospheric air quality. On the evening of October 14, it is expected that pollution levels will reach marks that may be unsafe for people prone to health problems.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz.
The highest concentration of harmful substances is predicted during the period from 22:00 to 23:00, and this will affect the northern and western areas of the city. The National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change provided this information.
According to the forecast provided, the Air Quality Index (AQI) may rise to a value of 100–150 between 20:00 and 23:00. This indicator is classified as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups of the population.'
Representatives of the committee explained this situation by stating that the cause is a combination of weak wind and temperature inversion, which leads to the accumulation of pollutants directly at ground level.