The ozone pollution alert threshold 1 is maintained for this Tuesday, August 22 in the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône and Var, affected by a new episode of heat wave. Emergency measures aimed at reducing pollutant emissions are still in place.
Emergency measures to follow
The Bouches-du-Rhône and Var prefectures plan “a 20 km/h reduction in the maximum authorized speeds, (…) without going below 70 km/h”. Road checks are reinforced. Dockside electrical connection for seagoing ships and river boats, “within the limits of available facilities”. In the agricultural sector, the spreading of mineral and organic fertilizers must be postponed. It is recommended to avoid the practice of intense physical activities in the open air. Limit private and professional travel and favor carpooling or public transport.
2023-08-22 01:06:07
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