Last update - 00:00 25/03/2008
Environment Ministry warns air pollution levels excessively high in Israel
By Zafrir Rinat, Haaretz Correspondent
The Environment Ministry warned that air pollution levels were particularly high on Tuesday for the second time in a week. The ministry announced that those suffering from respiratory difficulties should take health precautions until the evening when winds were expected to disperse the pollution.
The cause of the pollution was said to be large quantities of dust which had blown inform Egypt.
During periods when air pollution levels are high, tiny particles can enter the respiratory tract, causing damage. Those particularly at risk are the children and the elderly as well as pregnant women and sufferers of heart disease.
The ministry warns these groups to avoid exertion until pollution has subsided. Around 120 individuals received medical attention for breathing difficulties caused by elevated pollution levels last week.
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