Smog continues to plague some parts of Czech Republic

A smog warning from the Czech Hydro-Meteorological Institute remained in place on Monday for some parts of the Czech Republic. The warning applied for eight regions, including Prague, Hradec Králové, Ústí nad Labem and South Moravia, where more than double the permissible limit for airborne dust particles have been recorded. People with respiratory diseases and heart condition as well as elderly people and children have been advised to limit outdoor physical activities. Authorities in Prague have repeatedly appealed to drivers to curb their travels. The regulation limiting the biggest polluters is still in place in the regions of Prague, Olomouc and Central Bohemia.

Author: Ruth Fraňková