Experts advise Sarajevo citizens: Stay indoors

According to the weather forecast for the rest of the day, moderately to mostly cloudy weather is expected throughout the city and the region, with fog and low cloud cover in the valleys. Maximum daily temperatures will be around 5 degrees, while light winds of variable direction are expected, with speeds of 1 to 3 m/s. In the morning and evening hours, conditions for a weak temperature inversion are present, which may adversely affect the dispersion of pollutants.

In accordance with the above meteorological conditions, no significant changes in air quality are expected by the end of the day, and in the evening hours, local lower retention of pollutants is possible, especially in areas prone to temperature inversion.

The "Order on the Proclamation of a Warning Episode in Zones A, B, C and D" is currently still in force in the Sarajevo Canton.

The Cantonal Public Health Institute recommends that the population stay indoors, which especially applies to the vulnerable population (children, pregnant women, the elderly and the chronically ill), while the general population is recommended to avoid intensive outdoor activities.

Outdoor workers should limit intense activities and use masks with protective respiratory filters FFP2, FFP3.

If going out is necessary, it is recommended to wear masks with protective respiratory filters FFP2, FFP3.

Masks are intended for short-term wear only and do not provide complete protection from airborne pollutants. Good indoor air quality is also important - the Sarajevo Canton Public Health Institute states.