The air quality is bad today in Toulouse
The air quality is “bad” in Haute-Garonne and more particularly in Toulouse on Monday January 3, according to the announcements published by Atmo Occitanie. The situation will improve slightly tomorrow but remains “degraded”.
According to the organization Atmo Occitanie, responsible for monitoring air pollution in the region, the air quality is “bad” this Monday, January 3 in Haute-Garonne, and more particularly in Toulouse. On a scale that includes six degrees, the alert level now stands at four.
The situation will improve slightly tomorrow, since the air quality will be “degraded”, ie placed at level three. The polluted area extends over the north of Haute-Garonne, south-west of Tarn and south-east of Tarn-et-Garonne. In Montauban, the air quality is just as bad.
This degradation is linked to the large number of fine particles, ozone and nitrogen dioxide suspended in the atmosphere.
Atmosphere advice Occitanie for Haute-Garonne to protect yourself from poor air quality in Toulouse
As a result, the air quality watchdog makes some recommendations. First, he advises the inhabitants of Haute-Garonne to reduce so-called “intense” physical activities outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as eye pain, cough or sore throat. In the event of general breathing, it is recommended to quickly see a doctor or consult the Air Santé office on 05 61 77 94 44.
As regards leisure activities and walks, “you can go there, but avoid areas with heavy road traffic”, Atmo Occitanie, specifies the surroundings of the ring roads or the main axes of urban areas, but also the airport sector. Toulouse-Blagnac.
To prevent the situation from deteriorating, it is necessary to postpone maintenance work requiring the use of solvents, paint or varnish. Also limit the use of the car and prefer public transport.