Winter Smog: An Air Quality Problem in Serbia and Poland
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Air quality in many European countries worsens in winter, and Serbia is one example. According to the IQAir service, in Serbia the air is of poor quality every year during the heating season, and the AQI value rises in the largest cities. AQI is a scale that shows how polluted the air is. The higher the value, the worse the conditions.
The main causes of the problem are home heating and transport-related issues. Many households still use coal and wood, which causes the emission of dust. In winter, pollutants often stay close to the ground because cold air does not rise as easily. That is why smog is particularly strong during this period.
A similar problem also occurs in Poland. During the heating season, smog appears in many cities, especially in the southern part of the country. Polluted air can affect health, particularly the respiratory system and the heart. Experts recommend limiting walks and intense outdoor exertion on days with high pollution levels, and also checking current air quality data.
The IQAir article does not provide exact values for specific cities or dates of improvement in conditions. However, it is worth following the communications of local services and measurement websites, because air quality information can change quickly depending on the weather.
Sources: IQAir
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