Overview

• The Comunidad de Madrid activated a regionwide advisory on Tuesday in anticipation of a Saharan dust intrusion expected to raise particulate levels.
• Public health director Elena Andradas advised avoiding outdoor exercise, limiting time outside, staying well hydrated, and ventilating homes in the early morning or at night, with no end date specified.
• On Monday, Emergencias Madrid reported particulate concentrations above recommended values in the capital and asked especially vulnerable groups to avoid outdoor activity.
• In Galicia, Meteogalicia reported PM10 and PM2.5 at bad to very poor levels in parts of Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra because of wildfire smoke, and authorities urged residents to avoid physical exertion outdoors.
• Officials highlighted heightened risks for children, older adults, pregnant people and those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, noting that fine particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and are classified as carcinogenic by IARC.