Air Quality Deteriorates Throughout Hungary

  • 24 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
Air Quality Deteriorates Throughout Hungary
The quality of the air deteriorated further in Hungary on Monday according to the latest figures of the National Public Health Centre (OKK). Smog alert has been ordered in more places. In Budapest, among others, traffic restrictions were introduced.

The air of Pécs, Székesfehérvár, Tatabánya, Veszprém, Sopron, Szombathely and Szentgotthárd were classified as unhealthy.

Budapest mayor István Tarlós told Kossuth Rádió on Monday that, based on forecasts, the measures may be eased by Thursday.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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