According to Came, so far, the Hoy No Circula program applies normally.
The contingency was activated for four mayor’s offices and 13 municipalities in the Metropolitan Zone, including Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Xochimilco and Iztapalapa, where a value of 107.3 micrograms per cubic meter of PM2.5 particles was reported at the Santiago Acahualtepec station.
Among the affected mayors and municipalities are also Amecameca, Atlautla, Ayapango, Chalco, Cocotitlán, Ecatzingo, Juchitepec, Ozumba, Temamatla, Tenango del Aire, Tepetlixpa, Tlalmanalco and Valle de Chalco Solidaridad.
At 3:00 p.m. an information bulletin was issued with the evaluation of the meteorological conditions and air quality prevailing in the Metropolitan Zone of the Valley of Mexico.
The Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis (CAMe) reported that Phase I of environmental contingency is maintained, ”in order to protect the health of the population from exposure to high levels of pollution.”
According to the authority, concentrations of PM particles remain high2.5 produced by the massive burning of pyrotechnics and bonfires during the night of yesterday and early today, as well as by the poor ventilation that prevents the dispersion of pollutants.
At 8:00 p.m. a new official bulletin will be issued on conditions in the Valley of Mexico.
Recommendations against pollution
The authorities issued recommendations for the population, including reducing the use of private vehicles and using public transportation services. and these other measures:
-Avoid doing civic, cultural, recreational or outdoor exercise activities at any time of the day.
-Do not smoke, especially in closed spaces.
-Reduction of emissions
-Try not to use domestic fireplaces
Additionally, if you have air conditioning in your home or car, use it in “recirculation” mode, as well as keep doors and windows closed.
To reduce the generation and exposure to particles when indoors, do not light candles or burn firewood, charcoal or other materials and the burning of materials and waste is prohibited, including those carried out for training and training of personnel.
