Atmo Occitanie has published an air quality alert for Tuesday November 5 and Wednesday November 6 in the departments of Gard and Hérault. Due to high particle concentrations, the air quality index is rated average to degraded, warning sensitive people against strenuous outdoor activities.
This Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6, the air quality in the departments of Gard and Hérault is considered worrying by Atmo Occitanie, the organization responsible for monitoring the air in the region. Due to a high concentration of suspended particles caused by various environmental factors and possibly accentuated by unfavorable weather conditionsthe air quality index, usually good to average, presents degraded levels. These particles, often coming from industrial emissions, road traffic and agricultural activities, can therefore remain in suspension and deteriorate the quality of the air that residents breathe. This situation requires particular vigilance for vulnerable people, particularly those suffering from respiratory pathologies, who are asked to limit their physical activities outdoors.
Vigilance in progress in Gard and Hérault
Atmo Occitanie therefore advises sensitive people to be cautious during this period of degraded air quality. Children, the elderly and those with a history of respiratory or heart problems are particularly exposed to the harmful effects of this pollution. Symptoms such as respiratory tract irritation, headache or shortness of breath may occur with prolonged exposure.
Faced with rising pollution indices, Atmo Occitanie recommends that everyone adopt certain actions to limit the effects of pollution on health. The most vulnerable are invited to avoid outdoor sporting activities during pollution peaks. In general, closing windows during hours of high pollution, using air purifiers and regularly consulting air quality forecasts are simple measures that allow you to better protect yourself.
Although this alert is temporary, regional authorities and Atmo Occitanie continue to closely monitor the evolution of air quality indices throughout the region. Thanks to real-time measurements, residents can consult pollution levels and adapt their activities according to changes in the indices.
