For a second day in a row, greater Montreal is shrouded in smoke and the fine particles are gradually dissipating. If the air of the Quebec metropolis was among the most polluted in the world, it became much healthier in the middle of the afternoon on Monday.
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Around 3:50 p.m. on Monday, the site IQAir listed the air quality index at 53 particles per cubic meter in Montreal, the 46th highest on its list. The world number one for poor air quality belongs to the city of Jakarta in Indonesia with 168.
Environment Canada’s smog alert was lifted this afternoon.
- Listen to the Déry-Montpetit meeting with Patrick Déry, political analyst at the microphone of Marie Montpetit via QUB-radio :
Sports facilities, swimming pools and paddling pools closed yesterday due to poor air quality in Montreal reopened at noon on Monday.
The smoke from the forest fires is now spreading in many areas in Quebec, but the rain forecast for many of these areas will help calm the weather.
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
Great day to be active outdoors.
AQI: MODERATE
Some people may be particularly sensitive to fine particle pollution
Particularly 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 to slow down.
All the others : Great day to be active outdoors.
AQI: BAD for
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 more 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 healthcare professional.
AQI: BAD
for everyone
Sensitive people: Avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors.*
All the others : Reduce the duration and intensity of activities. Take more breaks from outdoor activities.
*Note: If you don’t have an air conditioner, staying indoors with the windows closed can be dangerous in extremely hot weather. If you are hot, go to a place with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if cooling centers are available in your community.
AQI: VERY BAD
Sensitive people: Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Postpone it to a time when the air quality is better or move activities indoors.*
All the others : Avoid prolonged or strenuous activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors.*
*Note: If you don’t have an air conditioner, staying indoors with the windows closed can be dangerous in extremely hot weather. If you are hot, go to a place with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if cooling centers are available in your community.
AQI: CRITICAL
All the others : Avoid all physical activity outdoors.
Sensitive people: Stay indoors and maintain a reduced activity level. Follow tips for keeping particulate levels low indoors.*
*Note: If you don’t have an air conditioner, staying indoors with the windows closed can be dangerous in extremely hot weather. If you are hot, go to a place with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if cooling centers are available in your community.
- Listen to Marie Montpetit’s interview with Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, co-spokesperson for Québec solidaire via QUB-radio :
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