(Montreal) Smoke from Forest Fires for Canadian Prairies causes poor air quality and Montreal is particularly affected.
Saturday morning, the metropolis displays the worst air quality in the world, according to the IQAir index, which establishes the list of the most polluted cities on the planet. Toronto occupies on the 10the rang.
Consult the IQAIR website
An environmental warning Canada issued in the morning recommends limiting the time spent outside.
“During the dense smoke periods, each person is exposed to risks, whatever their age or state of health,” said the opinion that affects southern Quebec, such as the large Montreal region, as well as the regions of Estrie, Lanaudière, Mauricie and Center-du-Québec.
Air quality could remain bad until Sunday.
People who already have health problems, elders, pregnant women, infants and young children should avoid outdoor outdoor activities on Saturday and Sunday.
Wearing a N95 respiratory mask can reduce exposure to fine smoke particles. We must also think of protecting air quality inside during episodes of poor air quality, especially with a clean, good quality air filter, in your ventilation system.
Heat warnings are also in force in southern Quebec for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, particularly in Montreal, Laval, in a part of the Laurentians and in Montérégie.
“The combination of maximum temperatures of more than 30 degrees Celsius and a high humidity level will bring humidex values to almost 40 degrees on Sunday afternoon. The conditions will remain warm and humid until Tuesday, the nights being particularly uncomfortable with minimum temperatures remaining above 20 degrees Celsius, ”specifies environment and climate change canada.
Extreme heat can have health effects. It is also suggested to take news of people who live alone and the elderly during periods of extreme heat.
In particular, we must monitor the first signs of exhaustion due to heat as well as headache and dizziness to avoid a heat stroke.
“In the event of extreme heat and poor air quality, the priority is to be cool,” recalls Environment Canada.
