Fine particles of smog threaten to spoil the feast for the 1st of July celebration.
Air quality in Montreal still leaves much to be desired, as the city ranked fourth on Saturday’s list of cities with the worst air quality.
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According to data from online platform IQAir, the city had an air quality index of 118.
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The first, second and third places are occupied by Indonesia’s Jakarta (152), Pakistan’s Lahore (137) and Toronto (125).
Air Quality Index (AQI)
What is the air quality index in your city and what are the health recommendations derived from it?
Air quality index (AQI US)
101-150
Sensitive people
AQI: Good
A great day to be active outside.
AQI: Moderate
Some people may be particularly sensitive to fine particle pollution
Especially sensitive people: Consider reducing the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. Pay attention to symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. These are signs of slowing down.
All others: A great day to be active outside.
AQI: Bad
Sensitive people
Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, the elderly, children and adolescents, minority populations, and outdoor workers.
Sensitive Groups: Reduce the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. It’s okay to be active outside, but take plenty of breaks. Pay attention to symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual tiredness may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your health care professional.
AQI: Bad
For everyone
People who are sensitive to: Avoid long or strenuous outdoor activities. Consider relocating or moving activities within the home.*
All others: Reduce the duration and intensity of activities. Take more rest in outdoor activities.
*Note: If you don’t have an air conditioner, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed in very hot weather. If you’re hot, go somewhere with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if there are cooling centers in your community.
AQI: Too bad
People who are sensitive to: Avoid all outdoor physical activity. Postpone it to a time when air quality is better or move activities indoors.*
All others: Avoid long or strenuous activities. Consider relocating or moving activities within the home.*
*Note: If you don’t have an air conditioner, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed in very hot weather. If you’re hot, go somewhere with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if there are cooling centers in your community.
AQI: Complex
All others: Avoid all outdoor physical activity.
People who are sensitive to: Stay indoors and maintain a low activity level. Follow these tips to keep indoor particulate levels low.*
*Note: If you don’t have an air conditioner, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed in very hot weather. If you’re hot, go somewhere with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if there are cooling centers in your community.
Smog warnings are also in effect for several areas of Quebec, including Abidbies-Demiscamingue, Laurentians, Lanadier, Laval, Mauricie and Estrie.
Fortunately, air quality will improve in the evening.
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