Warning over summer smog levels
Warm, sunny, weather forecast over Southern England over the
next few days is likely to lead to the first summer smog episode of
2007.
Moderate ozone levels are forecast from
Saturday for south-east England and the Midlands. On Sunday
high ozone levels are likely to extend to the rest of England and
Wales. These levels are likely to persist until at least
Monday.
Some people are more sensitive to ozone than
others and may begin to notice an effect on their breathing.
People with asthma are not necessarily more
sensitive but, if affected, can use their 'reliever' inhaler. The
public are being urged to take sensible precautions:
·
Avoiding exercise outdoors in the afternoon can reduce exposure to
ozone.
·
Avoiding making unnecessary short car journeys wherever possible
can
reduce the formation of ozone.
Regular updates on levels of particulate
matter (PM10), sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone and carbon
monoxide are available on: TELETEXT (page 156), the Internet
http://www.airquality.co.uk/
(Air Quality Information Archive) and the Department's freephone
helpline (0800 556677), which also offers health advice to those
who may be particularly sensitive to air pollution.
Web
link
http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2007/070427a.htm
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