The Ministry of Ecology named the cause of air quality deterioration in Kyiv region
Kyiv • UNN
The Ministry of Environment reported a deterioration in air quality in Kyiv due to fires in Kyiv region and dust from the Caspian lowland. The Ukrhydrometeorological Center predicted that dust would fall on the territory of Kyiv region on October 1 and 2.
Fires in the ecosystem of the Kyiv region and the transboundary impact of dust from the Caspian lowland have caused a deterioration in air quality in Kyiv. This was reported by the Ministry of Environment, UNN writes.
"The reason is fires in the ecosystem of Kyiv region and cross-border impact. In addition, according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, on October 1 and 2, dust from the Caspian lowland was expected to enter the territory of Kyiv region," the Ministry of Environment said.
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