REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
19.05.2023
The state of atmospheric air pollution in Yerevan, May 18-19

"Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center" SNCO of the Ministry of Environment informs:
The dust content in the Kentron administrative district exceeded the maximum permissible concentration (MPC) by 1.6 times.
- The content of nitrogen dioxide in the burrow exceeded the MPC by 1.2 times.
- The content of sulfur dioxide did not exceed the corresponding maximum permissible concentration, but in comparison with previous indicators, an increase in concentration was observed at all observation stations.
As a result of the fire at the Nubarashen landfill, other harmful pollutants such as dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls, polyaromatic hydrocarbons and other pollutants may enter the atmospheric air.
After additional monitoring, additional information will be provided to citizens.