Solar radiation alerts go up in Mexico
http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/index.php/sociedad/21061Mexico, April 16 .- The solar radiation in the valley of Mexico increased by one hour from 8 to 10 level, so it is reported "very high", said the Atmospheric Monitoring System of the City of Mexico (Simat).
In response, the agency of the Ministry of Environment Federal District recommended in its report at 13:00 hours to take precautions to avoid damage to health.
The unit maintains its recommendations to the public as to avoid as much as possible exposure to sunlight and wear sunscreen, long sleeve shirts and caps or hats.
Regarding air quality, the agency noted it is regular in the five areas of the Valley of Mexico, since the level of contaminants is less than 100 points according to the Metropolitan Index of Air Quality. (With information agencies / JPL)
http://www.milenio.com/node/696556Increased solar radiation to "extremely high" in Mexico City
In his report at 15:00 hours, the Air Quality Monitoring System explained that the level of ultraviolet attendants reached 11 units in two areas of the Valley of Mexico, and he urged people to take precautions.
Mexico .- In two areas of the Valley of Mexico is recorded solar radiation "extremely high", so the Atmospheric Monitoring System Mexico City urged people to take precautions to avoid damage to health.
The body of the Ministry of Environment Federal District detailed in his report at 15:00 hours the level of ultraviolet (UV) reached 11 units.
Therefore reiterated its recommendation to the population to use cream with sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, wear long sleeve shirts and light colored, use a cap or hat and sunglasses with UV filter.
Also urged to avoid direct exposure to sunlight and if possible carry out any activity under the shade.
Regarding air quality, the system explained that the most polluted areas are the southwest with 109 points in the Metropolitan Index of Air Quality (Imeca) for ozone, and the center with 101 units for the same pollutant.
The remaining parts of the valley of Mexico have regular conditions, with 99 points of ozone in the Southeast, 89 in the northwest and 80 in the northeast.
The levels of other pollutants such as nitrogen and sulfur dioxides and carbon monoxide and suspended particles remain below the norm in all areas, concluded