The haze episode that is hitting Lanzarote leaves an air quality "very unhealthy" for the population that is on the island these days. The presence of microparticles with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers affects both sensitive groups and healthy people, and can cause difficulty breathing and throat irritation.
Thus, microparticles with a diameter of less than ten micrometers also influence the air quality, resulting in "unhealthy" for the population that breathes it and being more serious for the population that suffers from previous pathologies and may affect more people with respiratory problems, such as asthma or allergies.
Forecasts estimate that the air quality index in Lanzarote will not improve until this Friday, December 20.
The Canary Islands Government has activated the pre-alert for haze throughout the archipelago and Lanzarote is on yellow alert for wind until this Tuesday night and will maintain the yellow alert for haze throughout this Wednesday, December 18, according to the forecast of the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).
Thus, the Canarian Executive recommends that the population try to keep doors and windows closed, as well as avoid going outside if they suffer from chronic respiratory diseases.
The Canarian Government recommends avoiding severe physical exercise while this situation lasts and going to the doctor if you feel unwell.