High levels of air pollution (particulate matter) are currently being monitored in the Newry area, with MODERATE levels being monitored in the Armagh, Ballymena, Belfast, Lisburn and North Down areas.

MODERATE levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide are being monitored in the Derry/Londonderry area.

This localised air pollution is likely to be associated with the build up of emissions from vehicles and home heating during the current calm, cold weather conditions experienced across Northern Ireland. While the cold and settled weather continues through the rest of this week, there is a possibility that HIGH or VERY HIGH levels of pollution could be seen in urban centres across Northern Ireland.

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During periods of High Air Pollution the symptoms of people with lung or heart disease may worsen. Healthy people are unlikely to experience any ill effects.

Call 0800 556677, for health advice to those who may be particularly sensitive to air pollution.

(CD/GK)