15 May 2020
15.05.2020- Today, a deteriorated air quality situation was observed, particularly for Dust Particles PM2.5 and PM10, at several measuring stations managed by the Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo. A worsened air quality condition for the parameters PM2.5 and PM10 was recorded at stations in Prishtina (IHMK and Rilindja), Prizren, Peja, Gjilan, and Mitrovica.
AMMK clarifies to the general public that this situation has occurred as a result of the current meteorological conditions in which our country is located. According to meteorological data from IHMK, Kosovo is currently under the influence of hot air masses originating from North Africa. Dust coming from the Sahara to Europe, which has also affected Kosovo, has contributed to the increase in dust particle values.
The carrying of dust and small sand particles from the Sahara is a phenomenon that often affects Europe and manifests mainly with the presence of dust particles in the air.