Measures to combat air pollution enforced in Skopje, Tetovo

Jerusalem, 28 January, 2020 (TPS) -- By: MIA

Measures aimed at reducing exposure to air pollution have entered into force after PM10 concentration exceeded the threshold of 175 mg/m3 for two consecutive days in the Skopje municipalities of Karposh and Lisiche and the city of Tetovo.

The measures include days off for pregnant women, and people over 60, people suffering from chronic asthma, people who have had a stroke, etc.

Under the measures, companies are advised to reorganize working hours outdoors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organizers of sporting events and games outdoors are also urged to cancel them.

Furthermore, state bodies, agencies, funds, public enterprises as well as municipalities are urged to cut by half the use of official vehicles, the government said in a statement.

The State Environment Inspectorate is tasked with curbing emissions from plants awarded with B-integrated permits and increasing inspection of factories possessing A-integrated permit.

Also, the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy in cooperation with the Red Cross is tasked with providing shelters for the homeless and support to the elderly by organizing visits.