Kyiv: A fierce battle has been continuing between Ukraine and Russia for the last two and a half years. The people of this country are facing all sorts of problems, including pollution. Officials in Ukraine have advised people in the capital to remain indoors on Friday as air pollution, likely to surge due to fires in the region, blanketed the city. As per the officials, pollution increased due to fires in the kyiv region.
Residents of kyiv witnessed thick smog with the rotten smell in the sky. Several people were seen in masks to avoid pollution. The capital city was considered most polluted among the major cities early Friday as per the date issued by a Swiss company, IQAIR that keeps an eye on air quality levels.
Wildfire smoke is responsible for poor air quality even several miles away from fires; above this fine particle pollution, known as PM2.5, is the matter of great concern. Fine particle pollution creates several health issues, such as coughing and its harmful impact on the lungs and heart.
The concentration of dust and smoke in the air is likely to increase in the coming days, officials said. Air pollution levels have touched 100-point scale, which is alarming.
Officials have urged the residents of Kyiv to remain most of the time indoors, keep their windows close, and don’t go outside except in emergencies. People were asked to drink a lot of water and use an air purifier.
