In response to the warning issued by the National Meteorological Service due to the presence of smoke in different provinces of the NEA, NOA, Centro and Cuyo regions, the Ministry of Health of the Nation establishes a series of recommendations to the population, especially people with chronic respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma), cardiovascular diseases, allergies, or other risk conditions:
- Limit exposure to smoke.
- Suspend outdoor activities such as sports, walking, etc.
- Reduce sources of indoor air pollution.
- Keep windows and vents closed.
- If you have air conditioning, use it in “ventilation” or “recirculation” mode.
- Place rags or rolled towels under doors and windows to prevent smoke from entering.
- Avoid smoking, as this will increase air pollution.
- If smoke concentrations are high, do not light candles or fireplaces.
- Do not use a vacuum cleaner because it will cause particles to move around in the air.
- Drive with caution due to reduced visibility, and with low beams.
- Wearing appropriate, well-fitting face masks can help reduce personal exposure to smoke and ash, especially for those who must remain outdoors for extended periods due to work or other factors.
If you have any questions, you can go to the nearest health center.
National Weather Service Warning
A curtain of smoke from forest fires in Bolivia today reached the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA) and 10 provinces in the northern region of the country, which will affect people at risk and those with breathing difficulties due to poor air quality, and will significantly reduce visibility.
According to the SMN, due to the smoke screen “phenomena are expected that may represent inconveniences or difficulties in the normal development of social life.”
In this regard, the agency today placed the provinces located in the northern part of Argentina such as Misiones, Corrientes, Formosa, Santiago del Estero and Chaco, as well as parts of Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, Santa Fe and Tucumán under warning.
