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Siberian 'Black Sky' Air-Quality Alert Extended in Krasnoyarsk, Abakan and Chernogorsk

Warm, near-calm conditions are trapping pollution, prompting emission cuts and health advisories.

Overview

  • The Middle Siberian UGMS confirmed extensions to the adverse meteorological conditions regime in the affected cities.
  • Abakan and Chernogorsk are under first-degree restrictions from 19:00 on October 20 to 19:00 on October 21 local time.
  • Krasnoyarsk’s alert was prolonged until 01:00 on October 22 local time, according to regional ecology minister Vladimir Chasovitin.
  • The regime requires enterprises to curb emissions and advises residents to limit time outdoors and reduce private car use.
  • Forecasts cite little wind and daytime highs of +7 to +10°C sustaining poor dispersion, while Moscow faces routine cloudy weather up to +8°C with stable pressure.