In Varpalota, Szekesfehervar, Kecskemet as well as in Kazincbarcika, Sajoszentpeter and Miskolc, in the Sajo valley, the air is classified as "unhealthy".

According to forecasts air quality is not expected to improve over the next two days and may deteriorate over the weekend due to a settled weather.



Hungarian air quality index

The Hungarian Air Quality Index allows users to understand more about air quality where they live, work or travel. Displaying up-to-date information for Hungary, users can gain insights into the air quality in individual regions and cities.

The Index is based on concentration values of pollutants listed below:
 

·       Benzene (C₆H₆);
·       Carbon monoxide (CO);
·       Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂);
·       Ozone (O₃);
·       Particulate matter (PM₁₀);
·       Fine particulate matter (PM_2,5);
·       Sulphur dioxide (SO₂);
 

It reflects the potential impact of air quality on health, driven by the pollutant for which concentrations are poorest due to associated health impacts. The index is calculated hourly for 58 fixed air quality monitoring stations and 2 mobile stations, using up-to-date data reported Hungarian Air Quality Network.

These data are not formally verified and must be used only for information purposes.

Hungarian legislation sets air quality standards for both short-term (hourly or daily) and long-term (annual) air quality levels. Standards for long-term levels are stricter than for short-term levels since serious health effects may occur from long-term exposure to pollutants. The Index indicates the short-term air quality situation. It does not reflect the long-term (annual) air quality situation, which may differ significantly.

The air quality index is not a tool for checking compliance with air quality standards and cannot be used for this purpose.

Methodology

The Index uses up to date air quality data reported every hour by Hungarian Government Offices. Concentrations values determine the index level that reflects air quality at each monitoring station.

The index corresponds to the poorest level for any of the pollutants, according to the table shown below. Circles on the map represent the locations of air quality monitoring stations. The colours reflect air quality at the given hour at that station.

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MTI Stock Photo - for illustrative purposes only

Source: 
MTI - The Hungarian News Agency, founded in 1881.

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