Pollution-related ozone levels cause contingency alert in Mexico City

The Atmospheric Monitoring System of the Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis reported 157 points on the pollution scale, well pass the threshold for the declaration of a phase I contingency in the area.

Adults, children, and young people are called to avoid outdoor activities, particularly those with respiratory problems.

It is also expected that more than two million automobiles will be forbidden from being used in the metropolitan area in order to revert the pollution.