CDMX and Edomex 'breathe' from Double Hoy No Circula: Environmental contingency suspended
The environmental contingency in Mexico City and the State of Mexico has been lifted, allowing normal vehicle circulation after two days of restrictions.
The Commission for the Environment of the Megalopolis (CAMe) has announced that as of 6:00 PM on Tuesday, the atmospheric environmental contingency due to ozone will be suspended in the Metropolitan Zone of the Valley of Mexico (ZMVM). This decision lifts extraordinary measures, including the Double Hoy No Circula program, which imposed restrictions on vehicular circulation in Mexico City and the State of Mexico for two consecutive days. The lifting of these measures will allow drivers to circulate freely without the restrictions that were previously in place during the environmental emergency.
The decision was made based on the environmental contingency prevention and response programs established by the governments of Mexico City and the State of Mexico. These programs are designed to safeguard public health and improve air quality in the region, especially during times of high ozone levels. The conclusion of the contingency reflects recent improvements in atmospheric conditions, as monitored by the city's air quality system.
According to the System of Atmospheric Monitoring of Mexico City, the high-pressure system that previously impacted the Valley of Mexico has moved towards the state of Jalisco. This shift has resulted in increased wind speeds both at the surface and at higher altitudes, contributing to the reduction of ozone levels and the subsequent suspension of the environmental emergency measures. Officials continue to monitor air quality and stress the importance of maintaining environmental vigilance in the region.