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Pollution over Tel Aviv this week. (JINI / Mayan Moran) Last update - 16:08 25/03/2008 Environment Ministry warns air pollution levels excessively high in Israel By Zafrir Rinat, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: air pollution, israel  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. Advertisement 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. Related articles: Report: Air pollution 100 times lower during Yom Kippur Environmental pollution-related cancer kills 1,250 Israelis yearly Air pollution in Tel Aviv remains high despite environmental efforts WHO measures require 66 percent reduction in Israel air pollution Bookmark to del.icio.us   Nothing to fear Nasrallah says power of IDF exaggerated, Zionist entity can be wiped out. Sharing the blame Al-Qaida deputy chief calls on Muslims to strike Jews 'everywhere' over Gaza raids.

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