Sulphur dioxide pollution on the rise today
Pollution in the capital area. mbl.is/Sunna
In the last couple of hours the amount of sulphur dioxide has risen in the capital area. At the outskirts of Reykjavik the measurement is 200 μg/m3. Air quality is considered good until it reaches 300 μg/m3. People with respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis are advised to keep their medication close at hand.
The main effects of SO2, which is released from the volcanic eruption in Holuhraun, on human health are eye irritation, throat irriation and respiratory irritation. The Icelandic Meterological Institute monitors the level of SO2 in the air daily.
The mountains near the Reykjavík are are hazy from pollution. mbl.is/Sunna
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