In the capital as of August 10, weather conditions are observed that contribute to the accumulation and retention of harmful impurities in the surface air layer (meteorological haze). This is stated in the press service of the Kyiv City State Administration. According to the forecast of the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, hot weather and pollution levels (with a possible tendency to further growth) will remain until the end of this week, which can lead to the formation of meteorological haze. During 9-10 August, the maximum permissible concentration limit (maximum permissible concentration) of carbon monoxide was exceeded by 1 to 2.6 times in the areas of Bessarabskaya Square, Demejewska Square, Victory Square, Obolonsky Avenue, Academic Strazhesko Street, Dovzhenko and Sklyarenko Streets.

Now the Main Directorate of the State Food Consumption Service in the city of Kiev performs control measurements of air to determine the presence of harmful substances in the air. The results of the research will be reported additionally. The KSCA reminds that in such a period it is necessary to limit stay in the sun, avoid prolonged stay in the open air. Children and pregnant women should give up long walks. If possible, use in the home and workplaces of air conditioning and air purification systems. Let's remind, earlier informed, that since August, 10th in Ukraine heat comes back. Kievans warned about meteorological haze Author: 1.