Fine particle pollution: an episode expected this Friday, January 19 in Paris and the Île-de-France region

The meteorological conditions affecting Paris and the Île-de-France region this week, preventing the dispersion of pollutants, are driving up the level of fine particles in the air. Indeed, very cold weather conditions over the past few days have increased the accumulation of pollutants emitted by wood-burning and combustion vehicles. As a result, a peak is likely to be reached this Friday, January 19, 2024, according to Airparif, which estimates on its bulletin that air quality "will be average to poor in Île-de-France".

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In Paris and the inner suburbs - including Essonne, part of Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne - the forecast is poor for air quality, especially for fine particles. To cope with this new pollution episode in the Paris region, find out what the Agence Nationale de Santé (French National Health Agency) advises you to do.

Vulnerable and sensitive populations

In all cases

• In the event of respiratory or cardiac discomfort, seek advice from a health professional.
• Choose shorter outings and those requiring the least effort.
• Consult your doctor to find out whether your medical treatment needs to be adapted.

In the event of a pollution episode involving the following pollutants : PM10, NO2, SO2

• Avoid areas with heavy road traffic during peak periods
• encourage moderate activity

General population

In all cases :

• In the event of respiratory or cardiac discomfort, seek advice from a health professional.
• Choose shorter outings and those requiring less effort.

In the event of pollution episodes involving PM10, NO2 or SO2 :

• Reduce or even postpone intense physical and sporting activities (including competitions).

In general :

• Take care not to aggravate the effects of this pollution by engaging in other activities that emit polluting substances (smoking).
• The situation during a pollution episode does not justify confinement measures, so do not change your usual ventilation practices.

Please note that the Préfet de Police has issued traffic recommendations to cope with this pollution peak. Residential parking will also be free on January 19, 2024.

⚠️Un #pollution episode with particulate matter (PM10) is forecast for Friday, January 19, in Île-de-France.
➡️ The Prefect of Police has set up the following information and recommendation system. 👇

📄Consultez notre communiqué de presse pic.twitter.com/GusyDHsXya

- Préfecture de Police (@prefpolice) January 18, 2024

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