The National Centre for Public Health has declared a red alert for 17 localities after concentrations of particulate matter (PM10) in the air exceed what is considered to be a safe level.

Residents are advised to avoid polluted areas and to use public transport instead of cars.

MTI photo: Kallos Bea

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.

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