Severe air pollution was reported this morning in Reykjavik, Iceland, driven primarily by vehicle emissions and unfavorable weather conditions. The particulate matter known as PM10 reached levels nearly double the health advisory limits for an entire day. Despite the city's efforts to implement dust binding earlier in the week, this has proven insufficient due to ongoing dry weather and traffic-related dust being lifted into the air.

Authorities attributed the persistent pollution to the combination of heavy vehicle traffic and specific weather patterns that have kept dust particles suspended. The dust binding measures taken on Wednesday night have not yielded the expected results due to the prolonged dry spells that have affected the area for several weeks. Current forecasts do not signal any significant rainfall to alleviate the situation until mid-next week, which raises concerns about continued air quality issues.

The city's officials are evaluating the effectiveness of current dust control measures and considering additional strategies to combat the pollution problem. As air quality impacts public health, the government is under pressure to implement solutions that can provide long-term relief from particulate matter pollution in Reykjavik, especially as more dry conditions are anticipated in the near future.