Red alarm level: Stralsund suffers from worrying fine dust!

Red alarm level: Stralsund suffers from worrying fine dust!

Stralsund-Knieperdamm, 18437 Stralsund, Deutschland - Stralsund is in alarm state! On Saturday, the pollutant measuring station on the Knieperdamm shows alarming values: the fine dust exceeds the limit with frightening 32 µg/m³. This drops the air quality into the red area and attracts the attention of the health authorities. Sensitive risk groups, especially asthmatics and people with cardiac or lung diseases, are at risk and should avoid the fresh air activities.

drastic air pollution: Stralsund affected

The alarming situation hits the residents hard on the kneeperdamm! The fine particles of the PM2.5 fine dust get through the airways into the body and can result in long-term serious health consequences such as inflammation and cardiovascular diseases. The Federal Environment Agency raises the alarm: The last four hours offer an impressive evidence of the miserable air quality with a clear "bad" label for Stralsund. The causes are diverse, but exhaust gases and industrial emissions are in the pillory.

The load on the air is not just a local problem. Significantly increased values have been recorded in Stralsund in the past few days, with the previous maximum brand this weekend. In order to find out the dangers, we not only have to consider the flow of traffic, but also other human sources of pollutants. Since climate change and natural disasters such as fires and sandstorms also influence air pollution, it is high time to keep an eye on these developments!

If you think that fresh air is always healthy, rethink: the new health warnings show a clear picture. If you are part of the risk group, make sure you protect yourself! The time to act is now!