Overview

• Prev’air reports multiple regions exceeding the 180 µg/m³ information threshold, with AirParif rating Île-de-France air quality as ‘mauvaise’ under intense heat and sunlight
• Prefectures in Var, Bouches-du-Rhône and Vaucluse have banned agricultural burning and fertilizer spreading, restricted high-polluting vehicles and cut speed limits by 20 km/h on affected roads
• The Paris police prefecture will advise drivers to defer non-essential trips, favour carpooling or low-emission vehicles and voluntarily reduce speeds by 20 km/h on Wednesday
• Regional health agencies have issued advisories for elderly, children and other at-risk groups to avoid intense outdoor activities and limit outings during pollution peaks
• AirParif forecasts ozone levels to stabilise from Thursday, but Prev’air maintains the nationwide alert status until Friday, August 15