London issues high air-pollution alert after fog and fireworks

Climate · First reported 9 Nov, 18:19 · Updated 18:55

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A high air-pollution alert was issued for London, with elevated particle pollution forecast for Tuesday. Officials said dense fog, light winds and smoke from fireworks may have contributed.

London’s mayor issued a high air-pollution alert, with high particle pollution forecast for Tuesday.
The mayor’s office said dense fog and light winds allowed pollution to build up, and that smoke from Bonfire Night and Diwali fireworks likely contributed.
People were advised to walk, cycle or use public transport more, drive less and avoid unnecessary burning at home.

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Key facts

Alert: High air-pollution alert issued for London; high particle pollution forecast for Tuesday.
Possible contributors: Dense fog, very light winds and smoke from Bonfire Night and Diwali fireworks.
Fog warning: 6pm Monday to 10am Tuesday; visibility could fall below 100 metres.
London alerts this year: This was the fourth; the previous alert was in June during a heatwave.