New York has become the most polluted city in the world
2023. 06. 08.
New York has become the most polluted city in the world, so much so that you can hardly help it.
The smoke of the Canadian forest fires drifted over the city, many people walk in masks in the city shrouded in orange fog.
By Wednesday afternoon, the AQI value indicating the level of air pollution in the city reached 342, which is already a dangerous level for all residents of the city, reports CNBC.
The schools have not yet been closed, but outdoor activities are no longer held, as further deterioration in air quality is expected.
The Federal Aviation Administration also canceled some flights to New York's LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday because of the smoke. Visibility also caused delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
According to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, poor air quality is a crisis that will last for days.
"Those who can stay indoors should do so. This smoke is harmful to people's health," Hochul told reporters on Wednesday.
Several sports events were postponed due to the bad air quality, and one of the performances of the popular musical Hamilton was disrupted by the bad air, the actors could not sing because of it.