Air quality in Mexico City and the State of Mexico is poor, with a possibility of an environmental contingency and activation of the Double No Driving rule for Monday, February 16th.
On Sunday afternoon, February 15, air quality in Mexico City and the State of Mexico was reported as poor, raising concerns about an environmental contingency that might trigger the implementation of the Double No Driving program for Monday, February 16. This comes just after the environmental contingency was suspended on the night of February 14, demonstrating a rapid deterioration in air quality within less than a day in certain regions of the city and the surrounding state. The environmental authorities noted that between February 9 and 15, the air quality in Mexico City had been adversely affected due to the high concentration of pollutants. This situation is attributed to a combination of meteorological phenomena, including the presence of an anticyclone system and rising temperatures in the Valley of Mexico, which contribute to stagnant air and increased pollution levels. Looking ahead, the National Meteorological Service has warned that another anticyclone forming at mid-atmospheric levels could result in low cloud cover and minimal chances of rain, which may exacerbate the air quality situation and lead to further environmental contingencies. This raises significant public health concerns as the city grapples with persistent pollution issues.
