Before leaving home, check the air quality report as well as the ultraviolet (UV) radiation index for Mexico City and the surrounding metropolitan area of the State of Mexico.
The Mexico City Atmospheric Monitoring Directorate provides hourly updates on environmental conditions across the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Mexico.
Along with the report, city authorities publish recommendations regarding outdoor activities for the general public and, in particular, for sensitive groups.
Based on the air quality results, authorities may also implement measures such as an Environmental Contingency or the Double Hoy No Circula vehicle restriction program.
This is the 5:00 a.m. air quality report for August 2 for Mexico City and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Air Quality in Mexico City and the State of Mexico
According to the city’s Air and Health Index, air quality was “Acceptable” this Sunday in both Mexico City and the State of Mexico.
This means the health risk is considered “Moderate” for people engaging in outdoor activities, especially those in sensitive groups.
The Ultraviolet (UV) Index reached Level 0, meaning no sun protection is necessary due to the current intensity of UV radiation.
Authorities issued the following recommendation:
- You may carry out outdoor activities.
Air Quality by Monitoring Station in the Valley of Mexico
The Atmospheric Monitoring Directorate operates 16 monitoring stations throughout Mexico City. According to the latest report, conditions at each station were as follows:
- Tlalpan (AJM): Good
- Benito Juárez (BJU): Acceptable
- Azcapotzalco (CAM): No data or under maintenance
- Coyoacán (CCA): Good
- Cuajimalpa (CUA): Good
- Gustavo A. Madero (GAM): Acceptable
- Cuauhtémoc (HGM): Good
- Iztacalco (IZT): No data or under maintenance
- Venustiano Carranza (MER): No data or under maintenance
- Miguel Hidalgo (MGH): Good
- Álvaro Obregón (PED): Good
- Cuajimalpa (SFE): No data or under maintenance
- Iztapalapa (SAC): Good
- Tláhuac (TAH): Good
- Coyoacán (UAX): No data or under maintenance
- Iztapalapa (UIZ): No data or under maintenance
The 13 monitoring stations located in the State of Mexico reported the following:
- Atizapán (ATI): Good
- Chalco (CHO): No data or under maintenance
- Cuautitlán Izcalli (CUT): Good
- Naucalpan (FAC): Good
- Nezahualcóyotl (FAR): No data or under maintenance
- Ecatepec (LLA): Good
- Tlalnepantla Annex (LPR): No data or under maintenance
- Nezahualcóyotl (NEZ): Good
- Ecatepec (SAG): No data or under maintenance
- Tlalnepantla (TLA): Acceptable
- Tultitlán (TLI): Good
- Coacalco (VIF): No data or under maintenance
- Ecatepec (XAL): No data or under maintenance
Some municipalities and boroughs appear more than once because they have multiple air quality monitoring stations.
Air Quality Levels and Health Recommendations
The Mexico City Atmospheric Monitoring Directorate classifies air quality into five categories for Mexico City and the surrounding metropolitan area of the State of Mexico.
The “Good” category, identified by the green color, represents the lowest level of concern. Health risk is considered minimal, and both the general public and sensitive groups may safely enjoy outdoor activities.
The “Acceptable” category, identified by the yellow color, indicates that sensitive individuals—such as people with asthma—may experience respiratory symptoms, while those with heart or lung conditions and older adults may experience worsening health conditions. Sensitive groups should consider reducing vigorous outdoor physical activity, while the rest of the population may continue normal outdoor activities.
The “Poor” category, identified by the orange color, indicates a significant increase in the likelihood of respiratory symptoms among sensitive individuals. People with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases may experience worsening symptoms, reduced tolerance for physical activity, and a greater risk of premature death related to heart or lung disease.
From this level onward, both sensitive groups and the general public should take much greater precautions when participating in outdoor activities.
The “Very Poor” category, identified by the red color, is associated with worsening respiratory symptoms among sensitive populations and people with lung disease, increased cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain in individuals with heart disease, and a higher probability of premature death among people with heart or lung conditions.
The highest category, “Extremely Poor,” identified by the purple color, indicates a substantial increase in the likelihood of severe respiratory symptoms among the general population, serious respiratory effects and worsening symptoms in sensitive individuals and those with lung disease, increased cardiovascular complications in people with heart disease, and a significantly higher risk of premature death among individuals with heart or lung conditions.
According to the authorities, sensitive groups include children, older adults, people with nutritional deficiencies, individuals who work or exercise outdoors, cyclists, and outdoor workers.
Source: infobae
