Smog alert issued in Budapest, several cities – PHOTOS
Budapest, January 23 (MTI) – The cities of Budapest, Miskolc, Nyíregyháza, Salgótarján and Pécs have issued smog alerts due to the high concentration of airborne dust particles.
The National Centre for Public Health has declared a red alert for 17 localities after concentrations of particulate matter (PM10) in the air exceed what is considered to be a safe level.
Residents are advised to avoid polluted areas and to use public transport instead of cars.
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Source: MTI