Red alarm level: Fine dust in Wismar exceeds dangerous values!

Red alarm level: Fine dust in Wismar exceeds dangerous values!

Wismar, Deutschland - In Wismar, air is anything but healthy today! The alarming values of fine dust exceed the limit values and put the health of citizens at risk. With a maximum value of 35 µg/m³, the pollutant measuring station has classified the air quality as "bad". The Federal Environment Agency raises the alarm: The air quality index is in the red area! Risk groups are particularly at risk that should not be outdoors.

The causes of this critical air pollution are diverse. Traffic and industrial emissions in particular contribute to the high level of fine dust pollution. Fine dust consists of tiny particles that penetrate deep into the airways and can cause considerable damage there. Sensitive people, such as asthmatics or people with cardiovascular diseases, are particularly affected. The air quality has deteriorated dramatically in the last few hours, and the measuring station in Wismar reported a value of 32 µg/m³ between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., which means a risk level of 🟠.

Health risks from fine dust

The health consequences are serious! Fine dust particles, especially the dangerous PM2.5, can get into the lungs and trigger inflammation and irritation. In the long term, they can even lead to severe cardiovascular diseases. The Federal Environment Agency urgently warns: Anyone who belongs to the risk group should definitely protect themselves from the contaminated air!

The increasing air pollution is a serious problem that is reinforced by the combustion of fossil fuels and a high volume of traffic. Seasonal factors and environmental disasters such as forest fires and sandstorms also contribute to poor air quality. The current situation in Wismar is a wake -up call for everyone who should take air pollution seriously!