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21/04/2011
First 'Summer-Smog” Of 2011 Hits The UK
The high pressure system persisting over the UK is forecast to bring warm and still conditions to the UK over the Easter weekend.
These conditions mean it is likely that Britain will experience a high pollution episode this weekend, reports the department for environment, food and rural affairs (DEFRA).
Elevated levels of PM10 and ozone reaching high or moderate are expected from now until at least Sunday. The forecast is therefore for high pollution for PM10 and ozone across England and Wales, and low for other pollutants over the weekend.
With that in mind, those more sensitive to ozone may notice an effect on their breathing.
The public are urged to take sensible precautions such as: avoiding exercise outdoors in the afternoon to reduce exposure to ozone; and avoiding making unnecessary short car journeys wherever possible to reduce the formation of ozone.
(BMcN/GK)
These conditions mean it is likely that Britain will experience a high pollution episode this weekend, reports the department for environment, food and rural affairs (DEFRA).
Elevated levels of PM10 and ozone reaching high or moderate are expected from now until at least Sunday. The forecast is therefore for high pollution for PM10 and ozone across England and Wales, and low for other pollutants over the weekend.
With that in mind, those more sensitive to ozone may notice an effect on their breathing.
The public are urged to take sensible precautions such as: avoiding exercise outdoors in the afternoon to reduce exposure to ozone; and avoiding making unnecessary short car journeys wherever possible to reduce the formation of ozone.
(BMcN/GK)
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