Air pollution persists in Kosovo
Polluted air continues to dominate the capital of Kosovo since the beginning of the month. The air quality index at the monitoring station in Pristina’s squares recorded a high level of air pollution, CE Report quotes Kosova Press.
The air quality monitor measures particles in the air hourly, including dust, dirt, soot, smoke, and liquid droplets.
Such particles can result from vehicle emissions, power plants, coal or wood burning, and can remain suspended in the air for long periods.
The latest air report from the Environmental Agency indicates persistently high values of PM10 and PM2.5, particularly in industrial and urban areas.
“Monthly average PM10 values exceeding limits were recorded at the Rilindja station in December with 59 µg/m³, while PM2.5 exceedances were recorded at the Rilindja station with 43 µg/m³ and in Obiliq with 41 µg/m³. The highest PM10 values were recorded at the Gjilan station, with a monthly average of 62 µg/m³, and PM2.5 values peaked at 52 µg/m³. In both air quality monitoring zones, 216 days with exceedances were identified. According to estimates, there were exceedances of allowed limits for emissions from TC A and B, including dust, SO2, and NOx,” the report states. It also recommends implementing current legislation for environmental and air protection and enforcing approved environmental policies and strategies with a focus on air pollution control.
Meanwhile, the Public Health Institute has issued several reports advising citizens to take precautions, as the air is highly polluted and harmful to health.
