The air in Tashkent remains dusty
Compared to the previous day, the values have hardly changed.
On 4 September, the level of fine particulate matter PM2.5 reached 27 μg/m³, which is 5.4 times higher than the WHO recommended limit, according to IQAir data.
Therefore, as of 08:00, the levels of ozone pollutants and PM10 in Tashkent’s air did not surpass the maximum allowable limits. However, the concentration of hazardous particles PM2.5 was 5.4 times higher than the WHO standard. Air quality is rated as average.
In the worldwide air pollution ranking, the capital is placed 8th.
It should be reminded that Uzbekistan was not on the list of countries meeting WHO air quality standards. The Swiss company IQAir showed a report for 2024.
Read also: How to protect yourself from dirty air? The NOVA24 editorial team has brought up-to-date tips amid the daily increase in dust concentration.
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