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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Urgent Warning - Health advice issued as high levels of air pollution expected in Wales

High levels of smog are expected in parts of Wales

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has warned the public to expect some form of air pollution

High air pollution could be seen in some parts of Wales today with the majority of the country expected to be affected by some form of pollution.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) made the forecast this morning which will mainly be affecting Mid Wales.
It is the only part of the UK which will be affected.
A spokesman from Defra said: "With light winds and continentally sourced isolated pockets of high air pollution levels are possible over Wales, with some areas of moderate air pollution levels likely across parts of Wales, and eastern and southern England.
"Levels of air pollution are expected to be low elsewhere across the UK."
The majority of Wales will be affected by some form of air pollution
The main area to be affected by high air pollution is the Brecon Beacons and south Powys area.
The rest of Wales is expected to have moderate air pollution except North East Wales and some parts of Pembrokeshire and Gwynedd .
Health advice has been provided by Defra during times of high air pollution.
Adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, should reduce strenuous physical exertion, particularly if they experience symptoms.
People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often and older people should also reduce physical exertion.
Anyone experiencing discomfort such as sore eyes, cough or sore throat should consider reducing activity, particularly outdoors.
see-http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/health-advice-issued-high-levels-11764737
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