Kazhydromet warned residents of nine cities in Kazakhstan about unfavorable meteorological conditions (NMU) on September 6. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
During the day, NMU are expected in Astana, Almaty, Temirtau and Karaganda. At night, the warning is in effect for Zhezkazgan, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Semey, Aktobe and Atyrau.
Such weather conditions may contribute to increased atmospheric air pollution.
Unfavorable meteorological conditions occur when certain weather factors combine. These include calm weather, weak wind, fog and temperature inversion.
In such weather, pollutants disperse worse and can accumulate in the surface layer of the atmosphere.
Under unfavorable meteorological conditions, citizens are advised to spend less time outdoors. It is especially advisable to limit time near highways and other sources of pollution.
People with chronic lung diseases, cardiovascular and allergic diseases are advised to carry necessary medications when going outside.
Which cities are affected?
According to the forecast of Kazhydromet specialists, on September 6, during the day, unfavorable meteorological conditions are expected in the following cities:
- 01Astana
- 02Almaty
- 03Temirtau
- 04Karaganda
At night, NMU are expected in:
- 01Zhezkazgan
- 02Ust-Kamenogorsk
- 03Semey
- 04Aktobe
- 05Atyrau
What are NMU?
Unfavorable meteorological conditions are a combination of certain weather factors, such as calm weather, weak wind, fog and temperature inversion. Under such conditions, pollutants disperse poorly, leading to their accumulation in the surface layer of the atmosphere.
Recommendations for residents
Specialists give the following recommendations to city residents during NMU:
- 01Spend less time outdoors;
- 02Limit time near highways and other sources of pollution;
- 03People with chronic lung diseases, cardiovascular and allergic diseases should carry necessary medications with them.
These measures will help reduce health risks associated with poor air quality.