Kyiv became the third most polluted city in the world in terms of air quality

On the morning of September 20, Kyiv ranked third in the world for the most polluted air, surpassed only by Baghdad and Cairo. The air in the capital has become difficult to breathe.

The Kyiv City State Administration advises residents to close their windows and avoid going outside.

According to the authorities, there is an increase in the concentration of particulate matter (dust) in the air. The likely cause of the temporary deterioration in air quality is wildfires in the Kyiv region.

Fires have been recorded in the Vyshhorod district.

According to the IQair service, the pollution level in Kyiv is currently exceeding the permissible limit by 12.5 times. This morning, Kyiv ranks first in Ukraine for pollution and has entered the top five cities in the world with the dirtiest air.

Local Telegram channels have also published videos of smog in Kyiv this morning.

It should be recalled that the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center recently warned Kyiv residents about air pollution with nitrogen dioxide.