Don’t let the sunny skies fool you, because another air quality advisory has been issued for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Due to elevated concentrations of fine particulate matter due to smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia and the western United States, Metro Vancouver issued an advisory as of 11:05 AM Thursday, September 6th.
With that being said, the index isn’t showing the same levels of pollution in the lower mainland. In August, parts of Metro Vancouver had air quality equivalent to smoking 8 cigarettes a day. Whats more, Metro Vancouver’s air quality was the worst in the North America over the summer.
With that in mind, the current levels certainly pose a number of issues, and elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring.
As a result, people with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease.
The reading below states that North Vancouver’s air pollution registered at 73, or moderate; however, other areas in the lower mainland show higher levels. North Delta, for example, shows 93.
Air Quality around the World
While Beijing is considered a major world polluter, it looks squeaky clean. In spite of being densely populated, the global city registers at 17, which is very good. China has been proactive in trying to reduce their greenhouse gases, which leads to the cleaner score.
Even Delhi, which typically has extremely bad pollution, saw some levels as low as 35, which is also very good. With that being said, most places show moderate levels of pollution, and a couple of them are quite unhealthy. Yet, they still show much cleaner air in some areas.
As a result of these conditions, BC may have sultry skies well into September, depending on future conditions. With that being said, the rain can certainly clear the local environment.
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