London hit by high pollution warning as dense fog threatens travel disruption
Londoners are being warned of high levels of air pollution after days of dense fog and light winds allowed harmful particles to build up across the capital. Mayor Sadiq Khan has triggered a high air pollution alert for Tuesday following advice from forecasters at Imperial College London, with vulnerable residents particularly urged to take care. The warning comes as the Met Office issues a separate yellow fog alert for large parts of England and Wales, with visibility expected to fall below 100 metres in some areas overnight. Forecasters say dense fog and very light winds allowed pollution…
London issued a high air pollution alert for Tuesday after fog and fireworks were linked to poor air quality. BBC News reported that Mayor Sadiq Khan warned hospitals and schools about expected pollution, while the Evening Standard said the alert followed advice from Imperial College London forecasters. Hindustan Times and India Times reported that PM2.5 levels were eight times the WHO limit; other reports focused on fog and fireworks without giving that figure. Xinhua reported that fireworks and bonfires contributed to pollution in Britain.
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