24 hrs avg AQI
Major Air Pollutants in Istanbul Mecidiyekoy
PM2.5 2.1X
The current PM2.5 concentration in Istanbul Mecidiyekoy is 2.1 times above the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.
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Wind Speed
33 km/h
UV Index
16
Pressure
800 mb
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Windows
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Family
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Oct 1, 2020
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Oct 1, 2020
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Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of Istanbul Mecidiyekoy.
The real-time air quality in Istanbul Mecidiyekoy is 91 (MODERATE) AQI now. This was last updated 3 days ago .
The current concentration of PM2.5 in Istanbul Mecidiyekoy is 31 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 1.24 times the recommended limit.
Generally, the air quality at Istanbul Mecidiyekoy starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.
You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Istanbul Mecidiyekoy until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.
Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.
(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.
(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.
Indoor air pollution in Istanbul Mecidiyekoy is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.
In Istanbul Mecidiyekoy, you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in Istanbul Mecidiyekoy is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.
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