Dirty Air is in Formulas 1 an undesirable phenomenon, but this time we are talking about dirty air a little different. There is a danger that it could Formula 1 this weekend in Singapore had problems with air pollution. For the first time in three years, the city government is on southeast Asia last weekend talked about air quality reaching unhealthy levels.
"We had more air pollution in Singapore this afternoon as smog mists formed,”The competent environmental office reported in its explanation on Saturday (NEWS). The background to this air pollution and the formation of harmful smog mists are forest fires in the neighboring Indonesia. There is supposed to be - similar to v Brazil - burned foreststo provide space for plantations palm oil.
Emerging toxic fumes (due to arson) have been a major problem in neighboring regions for years Indonesia. And in the case of appropriate wind direction In this case from Sumatra -, can spread quickly across Of the Molasses Strait against Singapore. Because of the dry weather conditions, this situation is worse this year than in previous years. Index air pollution has reached a value 112 PSI, of values 101 but there is already talk of harmful values, which is why residents are advised not to stay outdoors for too long.
Ker NEWS in its message it follows that these harmful smog mists they will not withdraw in the coming days, it could have problems as a result Formula 1. As early as Thursday, v Singapore on the agenda a day for the media, from Friday to Sunday but it will race. However, in these three days at the latest, it is not just about inhalation potentially harmful air, then it has to fly as well helicopter, which does not rise in poor visibility.
As reported by the news agency AFP, which refers to the statement race promoter, however, exists in agreement with Formula 1 an emergency plan is drawn up for such conditions. “In the event that these smog mists cause serious problems with visibility, health and operation, the Singapore GP race will work closely with the relevant office before a decision is taken on this event."
