The inhabitants of New York are invited to take the greatest precaution in the face of the very poor air quality. Smoke from the devastating fires affecting Canada has reached the American city, causing serious concern.
On Tuesday, the Mayor of the Big Apple, Eric Adams, explained that “the situation was likely to get worse” this Wednesday until the evening, indicates ABC News. “Currently, we are taking precautions out of an abundance of caution to protect the health of New Yorkers until we are able to get a better idea of future air quality reports,” he commented. .
He particularly warned people suffering from fragile health. “If you are a New Yorker with heart or respiratory problems, be careful when you are outdoors. Smoke from wildfires in Canada is impacting the air in our city, which is why an air quality health advisory has been issued.”
Limit outdoor activities
Outdoor activities must therefore be limited for New Yorkers who have asthma, for example. According to data from Swiss technology company IQAir, New York had the worst air quality in the world on Tuesday, as smoke from wildfires in Canada passed through the northeastern United States. The air was thus worse on Tuesday than in Doha and New Delhi.
Canada has been affected for several weeks by serious fires in several regions from Alberta to Quebec. More than 2.7 million hectares have already burned in 2023 in the country. On Twitter on Sunday, Emmanuel Macron announced aid from France to Canada. “ Canada is facing terrible fires. France is united. A hundred of our firefighters are preparing to fight the flames alongside their Quebec comrades. Experts are also mobilized, ”he wrote.
2023-06-07 08:29:24
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