Fine dust explosion after New Year's Eve: Tyrol suffers from huge values!

During New Year's Eve, there were alarming fine dust loads in several cities, which exceeded the specified limit values. In Tirol, as dolomitenstadt.at , the highest value was recorded at the measuring point in Innsbruck with 172 µg per cubic meter. This happened during a time when many fireworks were ignited, which led to enormous air pollution. It is noteworthy that Lienz did not reach an exceptional values during New Year's Eve, but the stress increased significantly the next day, especially through traffic. Values of almost 180 µg per cubic meter were registered there.

similarly dramatic values were also measured in Potsdam. Here, the fine dust values at the measuring points in Großbeerenstraße and Zeppelinstraße exceeded the allowed 50 µg per cubic meter practically double. According to Tagesspiegel.de µg/m³ achieved. This data was registered immediately after midnight, which clearly shows the effects of the Sylvester fireworks.

causes and health effects

The increase in fine dust values in both regions can be attributed to various factors, such as meteorological conditions and human activities, especially the ignition of fireworks. Fine dust particles that are less than 10 micrometers can penetrate deep into the lungs and impair the breathing function. These health risks make the alarming measured values a critical topic during the holidays.