In the last few days, the population had been alerted about the poor air quality in Monterrey. However, after the recent fires that have occurred in the city, we are on extreme alert, as air pollution is worse than ever.
The Government of Nuevo Leon has reported that there are more than 300 fire reports, with Monterrey being the most affected municipality.
The cause? The heat wave, which ranges from 35º to 40º degrees, combined with strong wind gusts of up to 70 km/h.
These factors quickly caused fires in vacant lots, factories, avenues and even houses in the capital of the state of Nuevo Leon.
Air quality in Monterrey at worrying levels
Poor air quality persists in the state of Nuevo León and continues at worrying levels, with several areas reporting high pollution indexes.
What can we do?
The Ministry of Environment has activated an Environmental Contingency, due to the poor air quality in Monterrey. The recommendations to protect your health are the following:
- Avoid outdoor activities
- Use masks if it is necessary to go out of the house.
- Stay informed about air quality and weather conditions. You can consult the SIMA monitoring on its official website.
- Use sunscreen
- Stay hydrated
- Do not open the windows of your home
- Place wet rags in window and door slots to trap polluting particles.
- Follow official indications
- Report risky situations to 911