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[MAJ] End of the pollution episode in the Rhône and the Metropolis of Lyon

After a pollution peak on Saturday March 4, the Rhône prefecture announces that it is lifting the pollution alert on Monday March 6.

Update this Monday, March 6

Despite an air quality index “bad” in the Rhône, the information-recommendation level, activated by the Rhône prefecture on Saturday March 4, is lifted on Monday March 6.

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Air quality is deteriorating in the Rhône. The prefecture activated this Saturday the information-recommendation level in the Lyon / North Isère basin.

No restrictions at this stage

This level of alert does not involve binding measures, on the other hand some postures must be adopted:

– Stop using auxiliary open fireplaces, wood-burning appliances and generators.

– Control the temperature of the accommodation.

– Use soft modes of transport: bicycles, public transport, carpooling. For companies, facilitate telework.

– Lower your traffic speed, avoid aggressive driving.

As a reminder, it is forbidden to burn green waste.


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